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6 July 2018 — News story
New scheme for overseas researchers to come to the UK
The ‘UKRI Science, Research and Academia’ scheme allows non-EEA researchers, scientists and academics to come to the UK for up to 2 years.
21 June 2018 — News story
Home Office publishes details of settlement scheme for EU citizens
EU citizens will be able to apply for settled status in 3 easy steps for less than the price of a passport, under plans outlined by the Immigration Minister.
18 June 2018 — News story
Home Office awards £1 million to help communities support refugees
This will enable Reset to provide support to groups across the UK looking to sponsor refugee families as part of the community sponsorship scheme.
15 June 2018 — News story
Changes to the Immigration Rules
The government has announced today, changes to the Immigration Rules affecting a number of categories.
29 June 2018 — Guidance
Windrush scheme and information
Information on the Windrush scheme for Commonwealth citizens and others who have been in the UK for a long time and are worried about their immigration status.
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EU citizens' rights in the UK
Details of the UK government’s agreement with the European Union on EU citizens’ rights in the UK.
Latest from UK Visas and Immigration
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Sponsor a Tier 2 or 5 worker: guidance for employers
- Guidance
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Sponsor guidance appendix D: keeping records for sponsorship
- Guidance
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Creating a CAS: guide for education sponsors, SMS guide 4a
- Guidance
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What UK Visas and Immigration does
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 who come here legally.
UKVI is part of the Home Office.
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Windrush compensation: call for evidence
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Misdirected passengers: consultation on a new civil penalty
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Migrant journey: fifth report
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Immigration statistics, July to September 2014
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