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A list of rights and responsibilities of people applying for asylum in the UK
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications from people who wish to enter or remain in the UK as a dependent family member.
Immigration staff guidance on application forms and procedures for immigration applications and claims.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Immigration staff guidance for considering applications from people who have been victims of domestic violence.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Kenya 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.
Immigration staff guidance on deportation on the ground it is conducive to the public good.
The following assistance is available to education institutions that hold a Student or Child Student route licence.
Guidance for those working for a company based in Switzerland and your employer needs you to work on a pre-existing contract in the UK.
Guidance for Innovator Founder and Scale-up visa endorsing bodies.
Guidance for employers on how to sponsor a worker on the Scale-up immigration route.
This code of practice sets out the prescribed checks that employers should conduct to avoid a civil penalty in the event of illegal working.
An overview of the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) process, what happens once an application is received and practical information for applicants.
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.
Immigration Rules archive for 2 April 2025 to 8 April 2025.
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.
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