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Luqmani Thompson is a specialist immigration, human rights and public law firm based in north London. We help businesses & individuals with complex cases.
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Really pleased to be able to get a positive outcome for my client - it would be good to have a wider sense from other practitioners about how frequently the Home Office are exercising discretion since February 2025 change to policy.
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
@millawalker.bsky.social has had success with a citizenship application for a client who was an illegal entrant who fell within one of the exceptions in the new citizenship guidance.

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Citizenship application success for a client who arrived in the UK illegally | Luqmani Thompson
Milla Walker, a Partner at Luqmani Thompson, has supported a client who came to the UK in breach of immigration rules to successful apply for British obtained via naturalisation.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Do you need to know about the steps to take when making a citizenship application?

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What are the steps required to apply for British Citizenship? | Luqmani Thompson
Are you applying for British citizenship? This is the practical step by step advice you need to make and submit your application.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Trying to work out what evidence you need when making an application to naturalise as a British citizen? This article will help!

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What evidence do I need to naturalise as a British citizen? | Luqmani Thompson
Applying for British citizenship? Discover the requirements, documents and tests you’ll need, plus expert advice to help your application succeed.
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September 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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We are hiring for Paralegals!

If you would like to see more about the application process then please see our website.

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Join our team of immigration and human rights solicitors - Luqmani Thompson | Luqmani Thompson
Career opportunities at Luqmani Thompson in London - join our team of experts in immigration and human rights law in the UK
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July 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Citizenship is expensive but some children may be eligible for fee waivers.

Joni Murray has written more about the process of applying for a fee waiver for a child's citizenship application here: luqmanithompson.com/news/citizen...
Citizenship: can I obtain a fee waiver for my child’s citizenship application? | Luqmani Thompson
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July 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
We are hiring for Paralegals!

If you would like to see more about the application process then please see our website.

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Join our team of immigration and human rights solicitors - Luqmani Thompson | Luqmani Thompson
Career opportunities at Luqmani Thompson in London - join our team of experts in immigration and human rights law in the UK
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July 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are very happy to announce that we have three new solicitors at Luqmani Thompson. Joni Murray and Sarah Livesey both recently qualified as solicitors, following Kaylie Tang who qualified in January this year.

Congratulations to our new solicitors!
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June 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
What is the relevance of employment history to a citizenship application? You can find out more here:

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Naturalisation Refused Due to Employment History? Here’s What You Need to Know | Luqmani Thompson
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June 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Milla Walker, partner and joint head of Immigration at Luqmani Thompson, is a finalist in the 2025 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards in the Immigration Category!

We are sure that everyone who has ever worked with Milla will agree this is well deserved!

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Legal aid award nomination | Luqmani Thompson
Milla Walker nominated for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2025
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May 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Milla Walker, a partner and solicitor at the firm, has a wealth of experience with citizenship applications.

She gives an overview of the process and requirements in our latest blog.

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March 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The Home Office have, from 7 March 2025, introduced fee increases for UK employers sponsoring skilled workers and persons seeking citizenship.

Jawaid Luqmani provides an update here: luqmanithompson.com/news/increas...
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March 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme has been expanded to European travellers. More information about the changes can be found here.

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March 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Showing that you meet the minimum income requirement is a key element for many partner visa applications.

Sophie Warner-Housego addresses the topic here: luqmanithompson.com/news/partner...
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March 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
How long does it take to receive a partner visa? What can be done to speed up the process?

Joni Murray addresses those questions in our most recent blog

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February 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
New guidance on the good character requirement for citizenship applications has been released.

Founding Partner Jawaid Luqmani takes a look.

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February 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Demonstrating that you are a "partner" is an essential part of obtaining a partner visa.

Joseph O'Connor looks at this part of the requirements for a partner visa in more detail.

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February 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Are you looking at ways to join a partner in the UK? Milla Walker (@millawalker.bsky.social), a Partner and solicitor at the firm provides some guidance on the evidence requirements.

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January 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM