Really pleased to be able to get a positive outcome for my client - it would be good to have a wider sense from other practitioners about how frequently the Home Office are exercising discretion since February 2025 change to policy.

Luqmani Thompson is ranked as a leading Immigration Firm in Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2026 | Luqmani Thompson Learn more about our “sustained and consistent expertise in the law” and “professionalism and attention to detail” which resulted in the positive feedback we have received from our peers

We are happy to announced that we have again received a great ranking in Chambers & Partners UK

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Citizenship application success for a client who arrived in the UK illegally | Luqmani Thompson Milla Walker, a Partner at Luqmani Thompson, has supported a client who came to the UK in breach of immigration rules to successful apply for British obtained via naturalisation.

@millawalker.bsky.social has had success with a citizenship application for a client who was an illegal entrant who fell within one of the exceptions in the new citizenship guidance.

You can read more here: luqmanithompson.com/news/citizen...

What are the steps required to apply for British Citizenship? | Luqmani Thompson Are you applying for British citizenship? This is the practical step by step advice you need to make and submit your application.

Do you need to know about the steps to take when making a citizenship application?

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NEWS: UK Government temporarily suspends refugee family reunion applications | Luqmani Thompson The UK Government has temporarily suspended refugee family reunion applications, meaning stricter income and housing rules now apply. At Luqmani Thompson, we understand the impact of this move on fami...

NEWS: UK Government temporarily suspends refugee family reunion applications

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What evidence do I need to naturalise as a British citizen? | Luqmani Thompson Applying for British citizenship? Discover the requirements, documents and tests you’ll need, plus expert advice to help your application succeed.

Trying to work out what evidence you need when making an application to naturalise as a British citizen? This article will help!

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Join our team of immigration and human rights solicitors - Luqmani Thompson | Luqmani Thompson Career opportunities at Luqmani Thompson in London - join our team of experts in immigration and human rights law in the UK

We are hiring for Paralegals!

If you would like to see more about the application process then please see our website.

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Citizenship: can I obtain a fee waiver for my child’s citizenship application? | Luqmani Thompson Citizenship-children-fee-waiver

Citizenship is expensive but some children may be eligible for fee waivers.

Joni Murray has written more about the process of applying for a fee waiver for a child's citizenship application here: luqmanithompson.com/news/citizen...

Join our team of immigration and human rights solicitors - Luqmani Thompson | Luqmani Thompson Career opportunities at Luqmani Thompson in London - join our team of experts in immigration and human rights law in the UK

We are hiring for Paralegals!

If you would like to see more about the application process then please see our website.

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We are very happy to announce that we have three new solicitors at Luqmani Thompson. Joni Murray and Sarah Livesey both recently qualified as solicitors, following Kaylie Tang who qualified in January this year.

Congratulations to our new solicitors!

Naturalisation Refused Due to Employment History? Here’s What You Need to Know | Luqmani Thompson naturalisation refused employment history

What is the relevance of employment history to a citizenship application? You can find out more here:

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Legal aid award nomination | Luqmani Thompson Milla Walker nominated for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2025

Milla Walker, partner and joint head of Immigration at Luqmani Thompson, is a finalist in the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards in the Immigration Category!

We are sure that everyone who has ever worked with Milla will agree this is well deserved!

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Milla Walker, a partner and solicitor at the firm, has a wealth of experience with citizenship applications.

She gives an overview of the process and requirements in our latest blog.

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The Home Office have, from 7 March 2025, introduced fee increases for UK employers sponsoring skilled workers and persons seeking citizenship.

Jawaid Luqmani provides an update here: luqmanithompson.com/news/increas...

The Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme has been expanded to European travellers. More information about the changes can be found here.

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Showing that you meet the minimum income requirement is a key element for many partner visa applications.

Sophie Warner-Housego addresses the topic here: luqmanithompson.com/news/partner...

How long does it take to receive a partner visa? What can be done to speed up the process?

Joni Murray addresses those questions in our most recent blog

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New guidance on the good character requirement for citizenship applications has been released.

Founding Partner Jawaid Luqmani takes a look.

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Demonstrating that you are a "partner" is an essential part of obtaining a partner visa.

Joseph O'Connor looks at this part of the requirements for a partner visa in more detail.

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Are you looking at ways to join a partner in the UK? Milla Walker (@millawalker.bsky.social), a Partner and solicitor at the firm provides some guidance on the evidence requirements.

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Thanks Colin! It's good to be here.