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Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a citizenship fee waiver for individuals under the age of 18.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Information for overseas domestic workers in a private household and their employers.
Information for international carriers about visa requirements for passengers travelling to the UK.
This video explains how to apply for a visitor visa to come to the UK.
Find out if your university qualification means you're eligible for a High Potential Individual visa.
Immigration staff guidance on considering immigration status and deciding enforcement action.
This video explains how to create, link and access your eVisa in 3 steps with no identity document.
Immigration staff guidance on how to prevent an individual from becoming an overstayer while they are awaiting or appealing a decision.
A step-by-step manual to creating and assigning a certificate of sponsorship (CoS).
Immigration staff guidance on dealing with applications to grant leave outside the Immigration Rules.
Use this step-by-step manual if you are a sponsor to report worker activity, for example a change in their circumstances.
Information for applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who are applying from outside the UK.
Guidance to apply for a letter to confirm your nationality status.
This video explains how to check that your UKVI account is working.
Immigration staff guidance on considering claims based on family life (as a partner or parent) or exceptional circumstances.
Immigration staff guidance on the policy on applications for a visa or visa extension under a Temporary Work route.
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