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Immigration law refers to the rules established by the UK government for determining who is allowed to enter the country, and for how long. It also governs the process of obtaining British nationality (naturalisation as a British Citizen). Finally, when foreign nationals enter without permission, overstay their visit, or otherwise lose their legal status, immigration law controls how the detention and removal proceedings are carried out.

Usually 6 years Foreigners can apply for UK indefinite leave to remain after 5 years of lawfull residence in the UK in most cases, although in some instances it will be sooner, or later. You can apply for UK citizenship after 5 years of residence (sooner in some cases) if you have been a permanent resident for 12 months. Circumstances and requirements vary depending on your nationality, whether you have family in the UK and what type of UK visa you arrived on. The process is currently simpler for citizens of EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) although the situation may change in 2019 when the UK is due to leave the EU following the 2016 Brexit vote.

Before you can apply for UK work permit you must meet he following work permit requirements: 1) Have received a confirmed offer of employment from a licensed UK employer who will act as your sponsor; 2) Have a Certificate of Sponsorship issued by your sponsoring employer; 3) Pass the points-based assessment

Fiancee visa is a special kind of visa, which permits you to enter the United Kingdom in odrer to mary. UK fiancee visa is granted for 6 months, during which you have to marry or enter into civil partnership. This visa may lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain, and/or British Citizenship.