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Answers to frequently asked questions about bulk data transfers between sponsors' IT systems and the sponsorship management system (SMS).
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Canada for your UK visa application.
Immigration staff guidance on considering automatic claims to citizenship based on a child’s relationship with their father.
Immigration staff guidance explaining the role and expectations of freelance interpreters when they are engaged to act on behalf of the Home Office.
Guidance for the courts in England in considering the defence of taking steps to end a residential tenancy agreement.
Immigration staff guidance on considering settlement applications by migrants who have previously held Tier 1 (General) leave.
Guidance for freelance interpreters working with UK Visas and Immigration.
Immigration Rules archive: 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021
Immigration Rules archive for 18 February 2025 to 10 March 2025.
Immigration Rules archive for 5 August 2025 to 5 August 2025.
Guidance for endorsing bodies operating under the legacy provisions for the Innovator Founder and Start up routes.
Immigration staff guidance on how to deal with litigation debts owed to the Home Office from applicants.
Guidance on handling visa applications made outside the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications from people who have previously renounced British citizenship and have applied to register as a citizen.
Guidance for leaders of school parties and other groups crossing the UK border on a coach or bus.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing whether someone is excluded from Asylum or Humanitarian Protection.
Immigration staff guidance on applications for a purpose not covered by the Immigration Rules.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo for your visa application.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in the UAE for your UK visa application.
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