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A collection of the current Immigration Rules.
How your personal information is used within the borders, immigration and citizenship system.
Introduction The Home Office hold and process personal information…
What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK.
Guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members.
Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and going rates for Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Scale-up routes
Who can apply, how to apply and contact details for criminal record checks overseas.
Dates when the clocks go back or forward in 2024, 2025, 2026 - includes British Summer Time, Greenwich Mean Time
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Access training courses on the Prevent duty, the threat from terrorism and extremism in the UK and how to support people susceptible to radicalisation.
These documents explain what successful applicants for naturalisation as a British citizen should expect following their decision.
Current expected processing times for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme.
The Ukraine Extension Scheme is open to some Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have, or previously had, permission to be in the UK.
Family members
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
The Skilled Worker route is for employers to recruit people to work in the UK, including in UK waters, in a specific job. A Skilled Worker must have a job offer in an eligible skilled occupation from a Home Office-approved s…
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
How to fill in your passport application form and provide a correct photo.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Prevent duty guidance for specified authorities in England and Wales.
Prize lists for achievements in science and the arts that qualify applicants for the Global Talent route.
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