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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 February 2011.


Visas

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether time spent in the United Kingdom by a foreign national on a student visa counts towards the qualifying period for naturalisation as a British citizen.
Answer

Time spent in the United Kingdom on a student visa can count towards the residence requirements for naturalisation if a person meets the statutory requirements on the date of application.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6857; 725 c202WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Visas
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Naturalisation Overseas students Visas
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk