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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) regulates immigration advisers; ensuring they are fit, competent and act in their clients’ best interests OISC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information on using your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to prove your rights in the UK and keep your details up to date.
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people...
This collection contains immigration staff guidance on making decisions about identity checks.
Visas and immigration operational guidance for staff.
This collection contains cross-cutting immigration staff guidance on applications.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
This document contains useful information about United States which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
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