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Immigration staff guidance on considering applications from people who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a dependent family member.
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
Immigration staff guidance on the registration of a minor as a British citizen by entitlement and discretion.
How the Home Office will use your personal information to decide whether to grant your application to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Immigration staff guidance on considering the English language requirement for partners and parents on the 5 year route to settlement.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing credibility and refugee status.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
The Home Office has announced further details of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in India for your UK visa application.
Immigration staff guidance on considering family migration applications that are not required to or cannot meet the minimum income threshold.
Information to help employers and sponsors get the answers they need from the business helpdesk.
Immigration staff guidance on family reunion applications.
Immigration staff guidance on how to handle exemptions for visa applications made outside the UK.
Guidance for Innovator Founder and Scale-up visa endorsing bodies.
Immigration staff guidance on whether an individual has an automatic claim to British citizenship.
Guidance for EU Settlement Scheme applicants in or outside the UK who have been affected by restrictions associated with coronavirus.
Find out if your university qualification means you're eligible for a High Potential Individual visa.
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