Hindu Press International

Source: http://www.ddinews.gov.in/Current+Affairs/fghf.htm

NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 30, 2008: Indians have turned out to be the largest group of immigrants, who have been granted British citizenship during 2007, according to the official figures released this week.

Last year, a record numbers of foreign-born residents to the UK (164,635 people) were granted citizenship, a seven percent rise in 12 months. The biggest group was from India, who made up nine percent of the total with 14,490. Filipinos constituted seven percent with 10,840, Afghans six percent with 10,555 and South Africans five percent with 8,150. A quarter of citizenships, about 41,000 were given to children, while about 29,000 became British nationals through marriage.

Last year, 160,980 people applied for citizenship while 14,725 applications were rejected. Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans made up 80 percent of net migrants, with London being their most common destination, where they intended to stay.

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