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Immigration staff guidance on settlement protection.
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Minister of Religion or Religious Worker.
This video explains how you can apply from pre-settled to settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
A step-by-step manual to reporting student activity.
Immigration staff guidance on inviting applicants to volunteer evidence to demonstrate a biological relationship.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
A guide for adults who have been granted asylum in England to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
Immigration Rules archive for 30 July 2026 to 2 August 2026.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
UK Visas and Immigration's arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
If you are travelling to the UK for government purposes, your travel requirements depend on your nationality.
If you are in Hong Kong, our guides explain which visa is right for you and how to apply.
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Government Authorised Exchange Worker.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Russia for your UK visa application.
Poster for people seeking asylum about photography and filming.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Malaysia for your UK visa application.
Immigration staff guidance for assessing applications where the individual is claiming right of abode in the UK.
A step-by-step manual to using miscellaneous confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) functions.
Immigration staff guidance on considering automatic claims to citizenship based on a child’s relationship with their father.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications for entry or leave as an adopted child or a child coming to the UK for adoption.
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