#citizenship naturalisation applications

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Court Rules Only Ground To Challenge Naturalisation Refusals Is Irrationality

Justice Mostyn ruled that challenges to the Home Secretary’s decision to refuse citizenship naturalisation applications can only be brought on grounds of irrationality.

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FAQ: Referee for British Citizenship Application

Applying for British citizenship through naturalisation can be a complex process, requiring strict adherence to eligibility criteria. Among these requirements is the necessity to provide two referees for British citizenship to verify your identity and character. This article delves into the specifics of the referee requirement, offering detailed guidance and explaining why seeking assistance from…

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Become a British Citizen

In order to be eligible to apply for British citizenship, you will need to meet certain eligibility requirements. Some of these criteria include having lived in the UK for a certain length of time, having an approved visa, and having a good knowledge of language and life in the UK.

[beardedmrbean]

A woman in her 60s has been arrested for allegedly using an "array of wigs" and other disguises to pose as at least 14 other people to help them pass UK citizenship tests.

The 61-year-old, who has not been named, helped men and women "gain an unfair advantage" in the Life in the UK Test, the Home Office said.

She is accused of wearing various wigs and disguises to pass herself off as the true applicants, in an attempt to dishonestly obtain them leave to remain in the UK.

Anyone seeking to stay in the country indefinitely or naturalisation as a British citizen must take the test.

She was arrested at an address in Enfield, north London on Monday where "several false documents and an array of wigs alleged to have been used in the fraudulent scheme" were seized.

It is alleged that between June 2022 and August the following year, the woman went to multiple UK test centres, disguising herself and doctoring ID documents to evade detection.

Fraudsters completing the test for others could "lead to people wrongly being granted the right to remain in the country without the proper due diligence", the Home Office said.

Immigration enforcement criminal and financial investigation inspector Phillip Parr said a "complex investigation" had "put a stop to this dangerous scheme".

"This individual is believed to have orchestrated a pre-meditated plan to avoid detection, meticulously selecting disguises and test centre locations across the country to evade the authorities.

"As with many criminals who commit this type of crime, we believe her motive was financial gain," he said.

The Home Office said the woman remains in custody.

The Life in the UK Test consists of 24 questions aimed at "proving the applicant has sufficient knowledge of British values, history, and society", the Home Office said.

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By Hebh Jamal. Nov 9, 2023

It is no secret Germany has taken a vehement pro-Israel stance with unconditional support for their genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. However, their weaponization of antisemitism against migrant communities has presented itself as vehemently authoritarian, anti-democratic, and just plain racist.

So here’s a list just so you know. Each bullet point can have its own dissertation written on it.

Ban the pro-Palestinian organization Samidoun in Germany

Ban pro- Palestinian or anti-Israel protests across the country, leading to many instances of police violence, brutality and racial profiling

Ban keffiyehs, colors of the Palestinian flag, or stickers that say “Free Palestine” in Berlin primary and secondary schools. If violated, the teacher holds the right to call the police.

CDU Leader, Freidrich Merz says: “If there are refugees from Gaza then these are initially an issue for the neighboring countries. Germany cannot absorb any more refugees. We have enough antisemitic young men in the country.”

German President Steinmeier calls for Arab communities to condemn antisemitism

FDP Vice President Kubicki calls for an upper limit for migrants in city districts

“A quarter of the city must not have more than 25 percent migrants, so that no parallel societies emerge. What we see on German streets today is the result of parallel societies that developed because people came together in certain neighborhoods.”

“we can already legally deport people to third countries that are willing to accept them, and i would recommend that the federal government not only talk to countries of origin, but also to African countries, for example of which we know that theyd be willing to take people for a small fee. And we could do that today.”

Olaf Scholz vowing to “deport people on a large scale”

Then he does it. German government passed a “historic cross party deal” to clamp down on immigration and will “explore setting up asylum processing centres outside the EU”

it will open migrant centres in Albania

scales back social benefits for refugees, increases federal financial support for state governments and sets ambitious targets to speed up deportations

CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann says Scholz’s plan is not enough

“Asylum seekers should only be distributed among the municipalities if there is a right to remain. In addition, family reunification should be restricted and asylum procedures should be carried out in third countries.”

CDU General Linnemann calls for migrant quotas in schools

“35 percent - in the opinion of CDU General Secretary Linnemann, there should not be more migrants in German schools. He can also imagine a quota for residential areas.”

Linnemann advocated the introduction of compulsory preschool education followed by a language test . “I would only enroll young people who really know the German language.”

“Liberal” politician calls for stripping of German citizenship for people who he believes is “antisemitic.” He also urges that an antisemitism test be present in German naturalisation applications.

Give Israel an extra 300 million euros to continue their genocide of Palestinians

ARD tells its journalists how to talk about dead Palestinians - you guessed it, only in the context of its Hamas’ fault.

Berlin Senate is trying to strip funding from a cultural center in Berlin, Oyoun, because it gave space to anti-Zionist Jews.

I can go on and on and on, but it seems gravely more clear that Germany is utilizing the war on Gaza to carry out their right wing authoritarian fantasies. We can see and expect more to come.

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Germany’s Bundestag will discuss, on Friday, two draft laws that propose imposing harsher penalties for alleged anti-Semitic expression and making citizenship conditional on recognising Israel’s right to exist and steering clear of criticising the Occupation State. According to a document published on the German Bundestag’s website, the federal parliament will “discuss for the first time two draft laws submitted by the CDU/CSU parliamentary group” on changing the criminal code on “combatting anti-Semitism, terror, hatred and incitement” and ending “the residence and preventing the naturalisation of anti-Semitic foreigners”. The first bill is reportedly a reaction to the operation carried out by Palestinian Resistance group, Hamas, in Israeli-held territory on 7 October, which the Bundestag says “exacerbates the threat level for Jewish citizens in Germany as well. It is intolerable and unacceptable that Hamas terrorism and anti-Semitism are cheered and propagated, that Israel’s right to exist is publicly denied at demonstrations and that the destruction of the State of Israel is called for.” The governmental body also reiterated Germany’s belief that “the protection of Jewish life is a state responsibility and non-negotiable. Jews should be able to feel safe in Germany. Furthermore, such acts damaged community cohesion and threatened the stability of society as a whole. The state is therefore particularly called upon to act here”. The draft will also ensure that “the protection gaps in the event of a breach of the peace are to be closed and the current penalty range is to be increased and the criminal liability of … appealing for sympathy is to be restored”. It further stated that there should be an increase in “the range of penalties for sedition”, which it defined as “punishment for denying the right to exist of the State of Israel and for calling for the abolition of the State of Israel”. Regarding the second bill, the draft advocates that changes should be made to Germany’s residence, asylum and nationality law in order to “provide better protection against the further entrenchment and spread of anti-Semitism that has ‘immigrated’ from abroad”. The parliamentary group reportedly aims to introduce into the country’s residence law the requirement that not only will an anti-Semitic crime result in expulsion of the alleged perpetrator, but also results in a conviction leading to “a prison sentence of at least six months and to the denial or loss of humanitarian protection in Germany”. Under that second draft bill, the acquisition of German citizenship by refugees, asylum seekers or migrants will “be dependent on a commitment to Israel’s right to exist and a declaration that the naturalisation applicant has not pursued or pursued any endeavours directed against the existence of the State of Israel.” As a consequence, if there are “actual, unshakable indications of an anti-Semitic attitude on the part of the applicant”, according to the bill’s goal, “naturalisation according to their will should be expressly excluded.” There would also reportedly be a new offence introduced into nationality law in which “people with at least one other nationality lose their German nationality if they are convicted of an anti-Semitic crime and given a prison sentence of at least one year.”

16 November 2023

[virmire]

wait sorry if this is too personal but how does that work? if you were born and raised in denmark how are you not a citizen?

no worries! denmark doesn’t have naturalisation by law which means that the only two ways of getting citizenship nowadays is by

a) having one parent who has danish citizenship

or b) fulfilling requirements such as having lived in the country for nine consecutive years (eight of those being legal) and you need to have been in full time employment or run your own business for 3 1/2 years out of 4 years. having a criminal record is not allowed. the only way to avoid the full time job requirement is if you’ve studied uninterrupted (so no sabbaticals). you must have had permanent residency for 2 years I think it is before you can apply for citizenship. you can’t be in debt. there are some other things too I think. but once you meet those requirements, THEN you can apply to take two tests (one if you’ve already been through the danish school system) which I don’t remember how much cost. the main one consists of 45 questions where you need to answer 36 correctly. if you pass those, THEN you can apply to become a citizen which costs 4000 DKK. the processing for that application takes over a year and if that gets approved, it’s then added to this law thingy that gets taken up in government and once that is done you have to meet up for a ceremony where you have to shake the official’s hand.

so while I do fulfil most of the requirements to apply for citizenship, I don’t fulfil the full time employment/interrupted studying part.

tl;dr: in order to get danish citizenship either have a danish parent or fulfil a bunch of requirements plus take a test and pay some money to become one

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Since you decided to delete my comment here are the pillars of apartheid

The first pillar demarcates people into different groups – Jews and non-Jews. This is done through the Law of Return of 1950 (the same year that South Africa passed the Population Registration Act, for the same purpose). It defines who is a Jew and grants Jews all over the world the right to immigrate to Israel (or the OPT). In the occupied territories, unlike apartheid South Africa which transferred the citizenship of ’Africans’ to new fictitious political entities, Palestinians are deprived of any status.

The ‘Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People’ declares Israel to be a ‘Jewish state’ – despite more than 20 percent of its population not being Jewish. It also entrenches the idea, contrary to the understanding of all democracies, that there is a difference between citizenship and nationality. We cannot imagine a situation in which South Africa would have declared that White people from around the world had nationality in South Africa, while Black people (including those classified ‘Coloured’ and “Indian”) could be citizens but not nationals.

DISCRIMINATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE

In Israel, the discrimination includes a denial of full-welfare benefits, restrictions on what might be taught and learnt in schools, restriction on certain types of jobs being held by Palestinians. The 2003 Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law banning Palestinian family unification is another example of discriminatory legislation. In the OPT, Palestinians are denied the right to leave and return to their country, freedom of movement and residence, and access to land. This also applies to Palestinians of East Jerusalem, who have a separate status. The disparity in the treatment of the two groups is highlighted through the application of harsher laws and different courts for OPT Palestinians than for Jewish settlers, and through restrictions imposed by the permit and ID systems. The discrimination is also illustrated by the access to water in the OPT for Palestinians and Jewish settlers, with settlers being allocated the bulk of West Bank water, at a fraction of the price that Palestinians are charged.

The second pillar, in Israel, is bolstered by the Absentee Property Law, which ensured land theft on a grand scale. Today, land in Israel is divided into national lands – 93 percent of the land, and private lands – seven percent. National lands are comprised of state lands and JNF (Jewish National Fund) lands, and are for the exclusive use of Jews. Palestinians may only own land in the private land category. So, 20 percent of the population may only use seven percent of the land – and in that too, they compete with Jews for access.

And while Israel does not have a law similar to the South African Group Areas Act which forced different “racial” groups to live in their own areas, a number of Israeli court judgments have had the same effect, by preventing Palestinian families living in Jewish areas. Since there is no civil marriage in Israel (all marriages are religious), it is impossible for a Jew to marry a non-Jew. Israel’s Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law even prevent the spouses of its Palestinian citizens from being naturalised, forcing many Palestinian families to leave.

FRAGMENTATION OF THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES

The second pillar in the OPT is reflected by Israel having fragmented the OPT for the purposes of segregation and domination. It includes Israel’s extensive theft of Palestinian land in various ways – including through the Apartheid Wall, thus shrinking the space available to Palestinians and forcing them into specific geographic fragments; the hermetic closure and isolation of Gaza; the severing of East Jerusalem from the rest of the West Bank; and appropriation and construction policies that have created a settlement infrastructure that carved up the West Bank into a network of connected settlements for Jewish-Israelis and besieged, non-contiguous Palestinian enclaves.

Israeli Jews are prohibited from entering those bantustans (as Whites were forbidden from entering African townships in South Africa), but enjoy freedom of movement throughout the rest of the Palestinian territory. South Africans find the idea of separate roads quite shocking; we never had roads for exclusive White use, and where blacks were excluded by force.

The third pillar on which Israel’s apartheid rests is its repressive “security” laws and machinery which bear little resemblance to South Africa. Sure, the extrajudicial killing (including on foreign territory), torture, administrative detention, etc. are similar to what we faced in South Africa. These policies are state-sanctioned, often approved by the Israeli judiciary, and supported by oppressive military laws and military courts. “Security” is effectively used to justify restrictions on Palestinian freedom of opinion, expression, assembly, association, and movement, and to suppress dissent and to control Palestinians. However, the deployment of Israel’s repressive machinery in the OPT is quite unfamiliar to South Africans. We never experienced, even in the worst days of apartheid, helicopter gunships and fighter jets flying over, or tanks patrolling, Black residential areas, bombing our homes and firing shells and missiles into our schools.

Hmm…

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Key Steps to Achieve British Citizenship Naturalisation Successfully

British citizenship naturalisation is the process for non-British individuals to become UK citizens, providing legal rights like voting and living freely in the UK. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including a minimum residency period of five years (or three for spouses of British citizens), demonstrating good character, passing the Life in the UK test, and meeting English language requirements. Additionally, the process requires biometric information and submitting evidence of lawful residence. Completing the naturalisation application accurately and attending the citizenship ceremony are essential steps to gain British citizenship and fully integrate into UK society with all associated benefits.

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Germany Aims to Issue 40,000 Citizenship Applications in 2025 – Apply Now!

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Germany's Citizenship Goals for 2025

Key Highlights of Germany’s Citizenship Plan

Minimum Salary Requirement for Finland Residence Permit 2025

German Citizenship Trends for 2024-2025

The Impact of the New Citizenship Law (June 2024)

How Wave Visas Can Assist in Citizenship and Residence Permit Applications

Conclusion

Germany’s Citizenship Goals for 2025Germany is setting ambitious goals to grant citizenship to 40,000 applicants in 2025. The Head of the Naturalisation Department aims to process 3,000 applications monthly to meet this target. This initiative aligns with Germany's broader efforts to streamline its immigration and citizenship processes, creating opportunities for eligible foreign workers and residents.

Key Highlights of Germany’s Citizenship Plan

Germany plans to naturalize 40,000 citizens in 2025 by processing 3,000 applications per month.

Berlin alone welcomed 21,000 naturalized citizens in 2024, showcasing its dedication to integration.

The introduction of the New Citizenship Law in June 2024 has reduced the waiting period for applicants.

Applicants may now retain their original nationality under specific conditions.

Minimum Salary Requirement for Finland Residence Permit 2025In parallel, Finland has updated its residence permit requirements:

The minimum monthly salary for residence permit eligibility is set at €1,600 starting January 1, 2025.

This salary threshold applies to primary employment of foreign skilled workers from third countries.

This change emphasizes Finland’s commitment to attracting skilled workers while maintaining a balanced economic structure.

German Citizenship Trends for 2024-2025

Germany’s capital, Berlin, played a pivotal role by naturalizing 21,000 citizens in 2024.

The Department of State Office for Immigration (LEA) has allocated 40 additional employees to speed up citizenship applications.

These measures aim to meet the growing demand for naturalizations and align with Germany’s focus on retaining skilled foreign talent.

The Impact of the New Citizenship LawThe New Citizenship Law introduced in June 2024 has made acquiring German citizenship more accessible:

Applicants benefit from shortened processing times.

The law allows individuals to retain their original nationality, fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Reports indicate that 6,000 naturalization applications were received in the latter half of 2024 alone, showcasing the law’s impact.

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ConclusionGermany’s focus on streamlining citizenship processes and Finland’s updated residence permit requirements reflect their efforts to attract and integrate skilled workers. With the right guidance from Wave Visas, you can navigate these opportunities successfully and secure a brighter future in Europe.

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A Comprehensive Guide to British Naturalisation

Achieving British citizenship is a significant milestone, and the British Naturalisation Certificate serves as the official proof of this status. It is granted to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and successfully complete the naturalisation process. This document not only confirms your legal rights as a citizen but also unlocks numerous benefits, such as the ability to vote, hold a British passport, and fully integrate into UK society.

What is British Naturalisation?

British naturalisation is the legal process through which a foreign national becomes a British citizen. This process typically applies to individuals who have held permanent residency or indefinite leave to remain in the UK for a specific duration. Other requirements include demonstrating good character, sufficient knowledge of English, and passing the Life in the UK test.

Importance of the British Naturalisation Certificate

The British Naturalisation Certificate is the conclusive document issued after a successful application. It serves as your citizenship record, enabling you to apply for a British passport and solidify your identity as a UK citizen. Without this certificate, your citizenship rights may not be fully recognized.

How to Apply for British Naturalisation

To obtain the certificate, applicants must complete an application form and submit it along with required documents, including proof of residency, language proficiency, and character references. The process also involves a fee and can take several months to finalize. Seeking professional guidance can help streamline the process and ensure accuracy in your submission.

Benefits of British Naturalisation

Becoming a British citizen offers numerous advantages:

The right to live and work in the UK without any restrictions.

Access to healthcare and other public services.

The ability to pass on citizenship to children born abroad.

Increased travel freedom with a British passport.

British citizenship not only enhances your legal status but also strengthens your connection to the UK, enabling you to contribute fully to its society and economy.

Conclusion

Whether you’re seeking the privileges of citizenship or securing your place in the UK, the naturalisation process is your gateway. The British Naturalisation Certificate is your key to unlocking these opportunities. Take the first step toward achieving your citizenship goals today and embrace the transformative benefits of British naturalisation.

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Comprehensive Guide to British Citizenship by Naturalisation

British Citizenship by naturalisation is a significant milestone for many individuals who have made the United Kingdom their home. As a leading London immigration law firm, we are dedicated to guiding you through every step of this complex process. This detailed guide will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the requirements and procedures involved in applying for British Citizenship by…

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The new government's programme includes the introduction of a citizenship test as part of its plans to tighten the requirements for obtaining Finnish citizenship or permanent residence in Finland.

In its programme for government published last month, Finland's right-wing ruling coalition said it plans to introduce a citizenship test as part of efforts to tighten rules around the granting of permanent residence and citizenship permits.

"Passing a citizenship test and a language test will be made a requirement for naturalisation," the programme states.

The Finnish citizenship test will be modelled on similar evaluations used in other European countries.

Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen (Finns) told Yle that her ministry has started work on drafting the citizenship test, but the process will take time.

Examples from across Europe

Among the EU's 27 countries, nearly half — or 13 — currently have a citizenship test. They include the Netherlands, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary and Estonia.

In addition, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein — which are not members of the EU but are part of the Schengen area — also have a citizenship test.

In general, the tests feature questions about the history, culture, society and population of the host country. The assessments may also ask about living in a democracy and other aspects of a particular country's politics, such as in Estonia and Greece, or about the country's national anthem, as in Latvia.

In each country, the test is organised by an official body.

Rantanen previously told tabloid Ilta-Sanomat that the exams could be organised by community colleges, for example.

From multiple choice quizzes to interviews

In an interview with Yle soon after taking office, Rantanen said that her ministry will perform a "u-turn" on immigration and refugee policies during her term, and she reiterated that position this week.

"I am glad that we are reaching the pan-Nordic level, and that we will not be the only country in the Nordic region with lax rules," she said.

Among the Nordic countries, the citizenship test is used in Denmark and Norway.

The Danish test has 45 multiple-choice questions about the country's society, culture and history — 35 of which are based on provided study material while 5 questions deal with topical issues taken from Danish media and politics. There are also five questions on Danish values.

At least 36 correct answers are needed in order to pass the Danish test. In addition, they must correctly answer at least four of the 10 questions that are not included in the study material.

The citizenship test in Norway has 36 questions, of which 24 must be correct. Norwegian authorities also offer the option of completing a social studies course (75 hours) with a final exam in Norwegian.

Luxembourg also provides the option of taking a social studies course instead of the citizenship test.

In Slovakia, there is no formal citizenship test but the required language test does ask basic information about the country.

Study material helps participants

In almost every European country where a citizenship test is mandatory, participants are provided with study material.

In Spain, the test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions selected from a list of 300, which can be practised in advance with an app.

The tests are also often multiple-choice, although one notable exception to this is France, where the 'test' is conducted as an interview.

In Europe, the citizenship test is often multiple-choice, but one exception is France, where the exam is conducted as an interview. Study material is also provided.

In addition to the citizenship test, each country has other conditions which must be met if the applicant is to receive citizenship or a permanent residence permit — such as a certain income threshold.

Although Austria has no citizenship exam, people applying for citizenship or permanent residence must have lived continuously in the country for at least 10 years and prove their intentions to stay.

Rantanen noted that the proposed citizenship test is also intended to help speed up integration into Finnish society.

"The idea is for people to integrate into Finland, to learn our language and our social system. With integration, the citizenship and language tests should not prove to be too difficult," Rantanen said.

Citizenship test previously proposed in 2019

The possibility of Finland introducing a citizenship test has been mooted before.

In 2019, then-Interior Minister Kai Mykkänen (NCP) presented a package of measures he said was aimed at preventing and combating crimes committed by foreign-background individuals, especially sexual offences.

The draft bill at the time stated that "the practices of other countries in the use of citizenship tests will be studied and a test suitable for Finland will be introduced".

However, the citizenship test was not advanced during the following government's term in office.