Policy papers and consultations

Explains the further improvements we will make to the sponsorship system this year, in 2022 and beyond.

• From: Home Office and 1 others
• Updated: 26 August 2021

• The UK’s points-based immigration system: sponsorship roadmap (accessible version)

  Introduction 1. Sponsorship of workers and students is a core element of…

Chapter 8, section 2 of the immigration directorate instructions deals with civil partners under the family members transitional arrangements.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Updated: 25 September 2018

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector's report 'A re-inspection of the handling of Tier 4 sponsor licence compliance, July 2016'.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Updated: 13 October 2016

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector's report on 'a short notice inspection of the Tier 4 curtailment process'.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Updated: 23 March 2016

The Migration Advisory Committee has put out a call for evidence for its review of shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland.

• From: Migration Advisory Committee
• Updated: 29 September 2014

Sets out the Immigration Rules that the government intends to apply from 1 December 2013 to family members of those serving in HM Forces.

• From: Home Office and 1 others
• Updated: 4 July 2013

Chapter 8, section 4a of the immigration directorate instructions deals with children born in the UK who are not British citizens.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Updated: 9 July 2012