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Changes to the Immigration Rules
The government has announced today, changes to the Immigration Rules affecting a number of categories.
UK Visas and Immigration
Part of Home Office
Doctors and nurses to be taken out of Tier 2 visa cap
More highly skilled doctors and nurses will be able to come to the UK under plans announced by the Home Office today.
Home Secretary launches Windrush compensation scheme call for evidence
Members of the Windrush generation are being asked to share their experiences to help shape a bespoke compensation scheme.
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.
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
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Changes to the Immigration Rules
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- News story
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Register of licensed sponsors: students
- updated
- Guidance
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Register of licensed sponsors: workers
- updated
- Guidance
What we do
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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Our announcements
Our consultations
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Windrush compensation: call for evidence
- Closed consultation
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Misdirected passengers: consultation on a new civil penalty
- Closed consultation
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Our statistics
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Migrant journey: fifth report
- Official Statistics
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Immigration statistics, July to September 2014
- National Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Mark Thomson
Director General, UK Visas and Immigration
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