In an immigration context your right of abode, if you have such a right, could open an entry door into the UK. UK right of abode, for some, is a specific immigration status. It entails living and coming to and from the UK not being subject to immigration control as it would be for a British citizen.
Certain Commonwealth citizens who held the right of abode in the UK before 1983 retained that status on and after 1 January 1983 (see Im…migration Act 1971).
Notably, from 1983 only British citizens may acquire the right of abode.
If you believe that you might be such a Commonwealth citizen or have a family member who fits that description, please write to Depner Immigration Consultants and enquire about our status check service.
Daniel Dippenaar – Barrister Immigration-consultant – 18 April 2019
