This is the second post in our Immigration Definitions series ( see the tag in the top left). These aim to give a simple but thorough explanation of legal terms that our clients ask us about. This one will explain the difference between British Citizenship and naturalisation. It also explains what a British Subject is.

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We are starting a new series of posts that will deal with questions we get from clients about what different legal terms mean. They are going to be tagged (look top left) under Immigration Terminology and Employment Terminology.

Our first post will answer the question “What is Settlement?”, thinking particularly about the difference between settlement and indefinite leave to remain.

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In continuation of our Immigration Terminology series, this entry will explain the term of ‘dependant’.

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Further Leave to Remain (FLR) is an extension to your current permission to stay in the UK for a limited time.

You must apply for this extension to your visa before your current visa expires. If you are successful in your application for FLR, your passport will be stamped accordingly to confirm the extension to your visa to remain in the UK for a further limited time.

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For those seeking to apply for naturalisation as a British citizen, you may be aware that one of the requirements that you need to demonstrate is that you have sufficient knowledge of language and life in the UK.

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The application to extend Tier 2 and Tier 5 visas will soon be able to be made online.

From 14 February 2012, applicants applying under Tier 2 and Tier 5 and their dependants, who are in the UK, will be able to apply online for an extension of their visa (further leave to remain).

If you want to apply to apply online, you should complete the application form and make payment online. If you wish to use the premium (same-day) service, you must make an online booking for an appointment at a public enquiry office.

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In continuing with our immigration terminology series, this entry explains what is meant by a “spouse visa”.

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In some immigration applications under the Points Based System (specifically Tier 2 General visas, Tier 4 and Tier 5), you may be aware that it is necessary to be sponsored with your application. Here we will explain what is meant by this notion of sponsorship and why it is so important to your application.

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