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Settled status: what you need to know if you are an EU citizen and have a criminal record
Introduction This information is about the EU Settlement Scheme for applicants with a criminal record. The EU Settlement Scheme protects the rights you currently have in the UK through the process of applying for settled or pre-settled status. As part of the applications process, there are questions about criminal records and checks are carried out […]
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Deportation due to a criminal record
Are there any exceptions to automatic deportation? Where condition 1 and 2 is met, a deportation order will always be made by the Home Secretary unless certain exceptions apply. These include: Where the removal of an individual would breach their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights or the UK’s obligations under the […]
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EU nationals coming to and staying in the UK
Aim of this page The aim of this page is to: provide details about the free movement of EU nationals to the UK set out some of the reasons why EU nationals may be refused entry to the UK look at the changes which will take place in the lead up to (and after […]
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Applying for leave to remain in the UK
Aim of this information This information is designed to help people with a criminal record who are looking to apply for leave to remain in the UK and are worried about how their criminal record might cause them problems. Why is this important? Many people have old and minor criminal records. All of these […]
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Applying for citizenship
Aim of this page The aim of this page is to set out the process of applying for citizenship and how your criminal record may affect the success of your application. Why is this important? Naturalisation is not an entitlement and a decision can only be made to grant you citizenship if you can […]
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Travelling to the UK
Aim of this page This information sets out details of the visa application process for travelling to the UK and in particular, how your criminal record may affect your ability to get a visa. Why is this important? A visa to enter the UK can be expensive and fees are usually non-refundable if your application […]