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Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
What councils need to do when a sponsor wishes to withdraw their sponsorship. Includes when a visa has or hasn't been granted, and further accommodation.
Visa data by local authority in separate tables for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Who can apply to the scheme, how the application process works, and the checks that authorities must complete.
What you need to do if you need to leave your children in the care of your sponsor, or if you can't travel with your children to the UK.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Sponsoring DIT or wider government activities can help develop brand awareness and help grow your business in the UK and overseas.
Information about what to do if your guest will temporarily be absent from the UK.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Information about next steps when you have sponsored a guest for 6 months.
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