London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/01/2015 -- Recent official data analysed by Oxford University has shown that the number of foreigners obtaining British Citizenship is at its lowest level since 2002, a significant fall. Just below 126,000 foreign nationals were awarded citizenship in 2012, signifying a fall of 40% year on year. This means that fewer foreign nationals have been entitled to a foreign passport.
The causes for the figures are potentially multiple. Firstly, the figures may represent that fewer people perhaps applied for citizenship in the period. Also significant is that legislation has tightened since 2002 and there are potentially more stages in the process which can appear complicated and difficult to negotiate.
Other terms which are discussed as part of citizenship include 'naturalisation'; as individuals who have been living in the UK for five years or more with no limit on their stay are potentially entitled to applying for citizenship by naturalisation.
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"That fewer foreign nationals have been awarded citizenship appears to be an increasing trend," A spokesperson said "Yet British citizenship can be integral part of integration and can allow you to live and work without being subject to controls and restrictions. It is a lengthy process which requires sensitive management and a number of constructive processes and requirements also; including a test of good character.
In turn, it is essential that when applying for citizenship, that the individual seeks the support of qualified immigration specialist, we provide an extensive service to ensure that applications for citizenship continue to be a supported and healthy process of integration. That is why it is essential that people have a forward-facing approach regarding their citizenship status and feel that they have the support they need."
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