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Information about asylum accommodation at Napier Barracks, Folkestone.
Information about the asylum accommodation site at Scampton.
Immigration staff guidance on what to do when applicant has lodged an asylum claim before 28 June 2022 (where transitional arrangements do not apply).
Chapter 14, section 1 of the immigration directorate instructions provides for certain people with no right to abode to be exempt from control.
Immigration staff guidance explaining the role and expectations of freelance interpreters when they are engaged to act on behalf of the Home Office.
How to apply for a UK visa in Cuba, go to the visa application centre, pay fees and collect documents.
Letter template for visa applicants to authorise a nominated person to collect your visa documents from WorldBridge.
Information and guidance on handling visa applications made outside the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on the discretionary policy in place for those discharged from the British Army, Brigade of Gurkhas prior to 1 July 1997.
Immigration Rules archive: 1 January 2020 to 19 February 2020
Immigration Rules archive: 10 August 2022 to 21 August 2022.
Immigration Rules archive for 25 November 2025 to 8 December 2025.
Immigration Rules archive for 29 July 2025 to 3 August 2025.
Immigration Rules archive for 8 November 2024 to 25 November 2024.
Detention services order 5/2011 about managing detained individuals' money over £1000.
The purpose of this MoU is to set out a framework for the ICIBI and IMB to work together to perform their independent roles and separate functions as set out in the UK Borders Act 2007 and the Prison Act 1952 and the Immigra…
Guidance from the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) in relation to its regulation and solicitors.
HM Passport Office guidance about parental responsibility, birth parents, adoption and surrogacy.
Immigration staff guidance on applications for defined certificates of sponsorship (DCoS) under the points-based system (PBS).
Protocol guidance on the aim, objectives and scope of pre-entry health assessment for individuals who are resettled in the United Kingdom.
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