CHALLENGING A DECISION TO TAKE AWAY YOUR CITIZENSHIP

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Mark Lilley-Tams

Director

" There has been a significant increase in decisions by the Home Office to deprive British Citizens of their Nationality in the past few years. Although a small number of cases attract a lot of media publicity, many of the recent decisions taken involve clients who have no criminal record such as Albanian nationals who obtained refugee status and citizenship on the basis of an asylum claim based on Kosovan identity.

We have represented many clients in this area, and successfully challenged decisions by the Home Office to deprive citizenship. We have also successfully obtained British passports for clients in their correct identity who would like evidence of their identity whilst their deprivation appeal is ongoing. Deprivation of Citizenship appeals are complex legal proceedings and it is important to get the best legal advice to assist you with your legal challenge. "

Contact us at OTB Legal if you would like to see how we can assist you with your own challenge of a decision to deprive you of citizenship.

Our legal expert for challenging a decision to take away your citizenship

How we work - including our transparent pricing

We find that our 3 stage system of working with clients gives everyone the greatest clarity on what can be achieved, how it will happen and how much it will cost.

Assess

Price - £0

Before we take on a case we always want to establish what the right kind of application is for you and this is what the Assessment Stage is all about.

We find out more about you and what you want to achieve. It is an informal discussion which can be delivered how you want it, whether that is over the phone, using video conferencing or at our easily accessible office - it is entirely your choice.

This stage is completely free and there is no obligation to take on our paid services. At the end of the Assessment Stage you will have a clear plan as to the range of applications available, the costs involved and how likely you are to get a successful outcome.

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Advise

Price - £300 (inc 20% VAT where applicable)

Once we have been given the green light by you we can formally take instructions on which application type you wish to pursue.

For a fixed fee of £300.00 (which includes 20% VAT where applicable) you will benefit from:

Having an experienced and specialist Immigration Lawyer advising you.
Discussing and agreeing which application type is best for your personal circumstances.
Obtaining clear written advice in plain language on the legal issues.
Receiving a detailed and tailored list of the documents to be submitted to the Home Office.

In this stage you will gain a clear strategy on how to move things forward. Our lawyers will work with you to maximise your prospects of success.

Once the Advice Stage is completed you have the choice of writing to the Home Office yourself or asking us to write on your behalf. You remain fully in control of how far you progress your matter with us. In any event you will be armed with expert legal advice.

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Price - £1500 (inc 20% VAT where applicable)

The Application Stage is all about guiding you successfully through the application process with minimal fuss.

During this stage the service includes:

The crucial review of all documents and evidence you have gathered in support of your application. Our lawyers will let you know if any documents are missing. If you have not been able to obtain certain key evidence, we will advise you on other ways of proving that you meet the requirements of the immigration rules.
Advice on, and assistance with, completion of the complex online application form.
Preparing the tailored bundle of evidence that will support your application.
Writing a detailed cover letter in support of the application explicitly stating any relevant case law and official guidance which should be considered by the Home Office if appropriate.
Representation all the way to the decision on your immigration application and advice on any further steps that are needed.

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Mark has helped me WIN my citizenship deprivation case which was really tricky and it lasted 13 months, at the same time I had to apply for my wife’s ILR as her visa was running out during my deprivation case which made it tricky for her too as I was her sponsor. Thanks to Mark’s knowledge and professionalism we had a positive outcomes. We can’t thank you enough Mark for your help and patience in very stressful time for my family. So once again THANK YOU.

Dritan

Client

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If you want to take the first step towards getting an outstanding legal service then use the booking form below to schedule an appointment via our online booking system.

Your first chat with us will always be free, confidential and give you a clear idea of the application types which suit you best. There is no obligation to purchase any services from us but we will give you an idea as to costs and your chances of getting a successful case outcome if you decide you want to make an application. Our leading legal team are waiting to hear from you now or whenever you feel you are ready.

FAQ's

Can I challenge a decision to deprive me of citizenship?

If the Home Office decide to deprive you of citizenship, you will have a right of appeal in respect of that decision. It is however important to get legal advice before you pursue an appeal to assess what the prospects of appealing would be. There are certain issues that can make a decision to deprive unreasonable (for example if there was a long Home Office delay before a decision was made, or if you were a child when you obtained indefinite leave to remain). Each person’s situation is different so it is important to get advice from an experienced professional to see whether you may have a strong case for challenging a deprivation decision.

If I am deprived of citizenship will I have to leave the UK?

A decision to deprive someone of citizenship is different from a decision about whether that person should be allowed to remain in the UK or not. If a person is deprived of citizenship, the next stage is for the Home Office to decide whether that person should be allowed to remain in the UK. This decision is usually taken by a specialist team within the Home Office called the Status Review Unit. The person concerned will have a chance to write a letter to the Home Office explaining what ties they have in the UK and the reasons they should be allowed to remain in the UK.

What does it mean if my right to appeal is to SIAC?

There are certain types of decisions that the Home Office may take where they consider it is not in the public interest to disclose the full basis for the decision. This may be in national security decisions, or decisions involving individuals who are involved in Serious Organised Crime. If such a decision is taken, then the person will have a right of appeal to a specialist Tribunal known as SIAC (the Special Immigration Appeals Commission). These types of appeals are extremely complex and it is vital that a person who receives such a decision receives specialist advice from an experienced immigration advisor. If you have received such a decision, Mark Lilley-Tams and Emma Cohen have experience of these types of matters and will be able to advise you further.

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