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Guidance on the process of how to apply for an endorsement review for Global Talent.
A step-by-step manual for bulk data transfer of confirmations of acceptance for studies.
Technical information for IT specialists who are helping general aviation and maritime clients to transfer data into the e-Borders system.
Immigration staff guidance on transferring refugee status.
Immigration staff guidance on the facilitated return scheme (FRS) for foreign offenders.
Immigration staff guidance on sexual identity issues in asylum interviews.
Immigration staff guidance on how short-term student applications for entry clearance or leave to enter are considered.
Immigration Rules archive for 16 July 2025 to 21 July 2025.
Immigration Rules archive for 4 September 2025 to 13 October 2025
Immigration staff guidance on applications for leave from domestic workers in private households.
Immigration staff guidance on considering settlement applications by migrants who have previously held Tier 1 (General) leave.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications from dependants of part 5 migrants.
Immigration staff guidance on conditions that can affect asylum support such as breaches, antisocial behaviour, racist incidents and overpayment.
Information for applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme on how refunds are processed if you paid an application fee.
Guidance for leaders of school parties and other groups crossing the UK border on a coach or bus.
Immigration staff guidance on handling requests for priority treatment of citizenship applications.
Immigration staff guidance on suitability grounds under section 3 of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.
Immigration Rules archive: 1 December 2020 to 30 December 2020.
Immigration Rules archive for 2 April 2025 to 8 April 2025.
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