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Immigration staff guidance on applications for settlement by those on the family and private life routes.
How to get professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein recognised in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications for further leave to remain made by applicants without valid leave.
A list of rights and responsibilities of people applying for asylum in the UK
This guidance explains what immigration permission you may need if you're coming to the UK as part of the Erasmus+ programme.
Immigration staff guidance on criminal history for entry clearance applications in the UK.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Explains the requirements to notify the Home Office of arrival and leaving dates for offshore workers in UK waters.
Immigration staff guidance on managing an applicant's biometric information.
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Minister of Religion or Religious Worker.
The Afghan citizens resettlement scheme separated families (ACRS) pathway closed at 3pm on 30 October 2024. You can no longer make a referral under this scheme.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the Graduate route.
A list of the immigration offences that can prevent you from getting a sponsorship licence.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with delivery addresses for new passports and the return of supporting documents.
Advice for avoiding delays at UK border control, including how to use ePassport gates.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications for permission to stay in the UK on the basis of private life.
A supporting information document has been provided to support advisers and candidates through the competence assessment changes.
How to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if you are the family member of a frontier worker.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Hong Kong for your UK visa application.
You can no longer apply for an administrative review of your EU Settlement Scheme decision.
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