In the 12 months leading to March 2025, over 6,600 US citizens applied for British citizenship or indefinite residency\u2014the highest since records began in 2004, The Guardian reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 1,900 applications were submitted between January and March 2025, coinciding with the start of Donald Trump\u2019s second presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This surge occurs despite the UK Labour government\u2019s efforts to reduce immigration, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizing border control. Net migration to the UK fell nearly 50% in 2024 compared to 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
US immigration lawyers report increased inquiries, attributing the rise to the polarized political environment in the US under Trump. Many seek dual citizenship or relocation options amid uncertainty. However, most settlement applications are through family or spousal links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Changes in UK settlement rules\u2014extending qualification from five to ten years\u2014may also influence application trends, though the government plans provisions to expedite settlement for contributors and raise English language requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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