21 Immigration and Nationality
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2. Do I need permission to come to the UK?
3. How is entry to the UK controlled?
4. What sort of permission do I need to come to the UK?
5. What if I want to work in the UK?
6. What restrictions are there after I´ve arrived in the UK?
7. What if I want to settle in the UK?
8. What if my application is refused?
An immigration officer can refuse your application to enter or to stay longer if they think:
- you don’t meet one of the rules for the particular category of entry;
- you don’t meet one of the general reasons (for example, you have a criminal record); or
- you are thought to be a threat to national security.
If you are refused, you can, in most cases, appeal against the decision (see ´Can I appeal if my application is refused?´ below).
9. What if I stay longer than I am allowed to?
10. Who has a right to British nationality?
11. How can I become a British citizen?
12. Where can I get help with my immigration application?
13. Terms used in immigration and nationality matters
This leaflet is published by the Legal Services Commission (LSC). It was written in association with the Immigration Law Practitioners Association and Mick Chatwin, a barrister and solicitor specialising in immigration law.
Leaflet Version: June 2006