Immigration & Citizenship
Questions about how to become a British citizen, settlement, indefinite leave to remain and the Life in the UK test.
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Practice these questions →Which of the following correctly completes the citizenship pledge? "I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and..."
✓ "...fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen."
What do new citizens pledge at the citizenship ceremony?
✓ To give loyalty to the UK and uphold its democratic values
What must you have to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
✓ A good understanding of life in the UK
Who ruled England after the execution of Charles I?
✓ Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector
When was the Empire Windrush, bringing workers from the West Indies to Britain?
✓ 1948
Which event marked the end of the British Empire era and independence for many countries?
✓ Decolonisation, particularly in the 1940s-1960s
The Commonwealth is an organisation of:
✓ Countries that were once part of the British Empire
How many member countries does the Commonwealth have?
✓ 54
Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
✓ King Charles III
At the citizenship ceremony, new citizens make a pledge. Who are they pledging loyalty to?
✓ The United Kingdom
The British citizenship pledge says new citizens will "observe its laws faithfully". What does this mean?
✓ They will obey and respect the laws of the UK
What is the ESOL course in English with Citizenship?
✓ A course for people whose English is below Entry Level 3, covering English and UK life
What was "the Restoration"?
✓ The return of the monarchy after the republic period — Charles II was invited to return as king in 1660
In the early 1970s, how many people of Indian origin did Britain admit after they were forced out of Uganda?
✓ 28,000
What is the "Oath of Allegiance"?
✓ An oath taken by new citizens, soldiers, judges and MPs pledging loyalty to the King
After passing the Life in the UK test, what is the next step toward permanent residency?
✓ You can make a formal application for permanent residence or citizenship
Is there a fee to apply for permanent residence or British citizenship?
✓ Yes, and the fee varies depending on the type of application
What English language level is required for settlement (permanent residence) applications from October 2013 onwards?
✓ B1 of the Common European Framework (ESOL Entry Level 3)
The Windrush generation refers to:
✓ Migrants from the Caribbean who came to Britain from 1948, invited to help rebuild post-war Britain
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