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Information booklet for those who have registered, or are considering registering, an asylum application in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on application forms and procedures for immigration applications and claims.
How to get professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein recognised in the UK.
An overview of the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) process, what happens once an application is received and practical information for applicants.
Use this step-by-step manual if you are a sponsor who is applying for a defined certificate of sponsorship (CoS)
Full-time students from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland studying in the UK can apply for a reimbursement of the immigration health surcharge (IHS).
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a fee waiver from overseas Human Rights-based applications (Article 8).
Immigration staff guidance for considering applications from people who have been victims of domestic violence.
Immigration staff guidance on prioritisation of initial asylum decision making.
Level 1 immigration learning objectives for immigration adviser applicants.
Find out which jobs are eligible for Global Business Mobility visas.
This table outlines charges against individuals for providing unlawful immigration advice, committing fraud, and arrest warrants for failing to appear in court.
Guidance for Innovator Founder and Scale-up visa endorsing bodies.
This video explains how to travel with your eVisa.
This video explains how to apply for a visa or permission to come to the UK.
To help sponsors create and assign individual and batches of confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS).
This code of practice sets out the prescribed checks that employers should conduct to avoid a civil penalty in the event of illegal working.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing a person’s relationship with their partner.
Guidance to apply to give up your British citizenship or another type of British nationality.
Leaflet explaining Border Force's legal obligations to keep children safe.
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