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Use this step-by-step manual if you are a sponsor who is applying for a defined certificate of sponsorship (CoS)
You can enter the UK as an S2 Healthcare Visitor if you have been authorised to receive planned healthcare in the UK under the ‘S2 arrangement' or you're accompanying or joining someone who is.
Information to help employers and sponsors get the answers they need from the business helpdesk.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing and calculating the requirements under Appendix Continuous Residence.
This table outlines charges against individuals for providing unlawful immigration advice, committing fraud, and arrest warrants for failing to appear in court.
This video explains how to update your digital photo on your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.
An overview of the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) process, what happens once an application is received and practical information for applicants.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications from people applying on the basis of long residence in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for an administrative review.
List of authorised endorsing bodies for Global Talent.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Guidance for employers on how to sponsor a worker on the Scale-up immigration route.
How road transport companies and their drivers must secure their vehicles to stop people using them to enter the UK illegally, and to avoid being fined.
Essential resources and information on registration, assessments, and professional standards to support your journey as an immigration adviser.
Immigration staff guidance on deportation on the ground it is conducive to the public good.
AI Exemplars are transforming public services – improving healthcare, education, planning and justice with practical and innovative AI solutions.
Guidance for banks and building societies on carrying out immigration status checks on current account holders and applicants.
This video explains how to create, link and access your eVisa in 3 steps with no identity document.
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Creative Worker.
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