Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002

The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It received Royal Assent on 7 November 2002.

Among other changes, the Act instituted the Life in the United Kingdom test for everyone seeking naturalisation or permanent residence in the UK.

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