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The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
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 migrants who are family members of UK residents.
Get proof of your immigration status if you have been told you can view your immigration status online, for example if you have settled or pre-settled status.
Guidance for those affected by changes to UK immigration and borders due to coronavirus.
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
Statement of changes in Immigration Rules: 1994 to 2024.
Information about Immigration Enforcement. Immigration Enforcement is part of the Home Office .
How immigrants held on immigration issues can apply for bail while they wait for an appeal, review or removal.
Report someone who you think may be living or working in the UK illegally, employing someone illegally
This series brings together documents relating to Home Office statistics on migration.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration monitors and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the immigration, asylum, nationality and customs functions carried out by the Home Secretary and by officials and others on their behalf. The Chief...
The Home Secretary, on his visit to the USA, calls on the international community to unite to tackle the issue of migration.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Madagascar, including guidance on residency, healthcare, education and more.
Apply to visit, work, study, settle or seek asylum in the UK
The Immigration Act will introduce new sanctions on illegal working, prevent illegal migrants accessing services and introduce new measures to enforce immigration laws.
How to appeal if a decision has been made to remove you from the United Kingdom, stop you entering the United Kingdom, or take away your British Citizenship, in the interests of nationality security or on other related grounds.
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