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Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Minister of Religion or Religious Worker.
Information on using the app to apply for a Ukraine Family Scheme or Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) visa online.
This video explains how to check that your UKVI account is working.
A guide for adults who have been granted asylum in England to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
Guidance on the document checks that air, rail and sea carriers must make, and how they are charged for passengers without appropriate travel documents.
Immigration staff guidance on permission to work for asylum applicants.
Information for applicants about the process of the online competence assessment from the Immigration Advice Authority.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications for permission to stay in the UK on the basis of private life.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Hong Kong for your UK visa application.
How to apply for a Student sponsor licence.
The following assistance is available to education institutions that hold a Student or Child Student route licence.
A list of the immigration offences that can prevent you from getting a sponsorship licence.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2025.
Chapter 8, section 1 of the immigration directorate instructions deals with spouses under the family members transitional arrangements.
Immigration staff guidance on criminal history for entry clearance applications in the UK.
Use this guide to help you apply for a British National Overseas (BNO) passport from Hong Kong.
Use this information to understand how to apply for a biometric residence permit or learn whether prospective staff can work in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the Graduate route.
Explains the requirements to notify the Home Office of arrival and leaving dates for offshore workers in UK waters.
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