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Detector dogs are an essential tool in our efforts to combat and deter smugglers and those seeking to avoid border controls.
Immigration staff guidance on free movement rights of direct family members of European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals.
Immigration staff guidance on safeguarding children and adults.
Immigration staff guidance on court proceedings, for Immigration Enforcement criminal investigation teams.
Detention services order 08/2014 about the Home Office's responsibilities if a detainee or resident dies in their custody.
Nationality instructions about how UK Visas and Immigration decides on applications from people who are stateless.
Information on Judicial Reviews and the risk of making a "Totally Without Merit" application.
Reference guide with explanatory notes on issues and classifications.
Detention services order 6/2015 about facilitating marriage or civil partnership of detained individuals outside immigration removal centres.
Detention services order 01/2016 about how the Home Office uses medical Information for detained people.
Guidance to apply to come to the UK as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or to extend your stay.
Immigration staff guidance on handling HM forces exempt from immigration control.
Detention services order 1/2017 about pre departure accommodation arrangements for families.
Immigration Rules archive for 18 October 2022 to 08 November 2022.
Immigration Rules archive for 11 March 2025 to 11 March 2025.
Part 7 of the Immigration Act concerns public sector workers.
Immigration Rules archive for 9 October 2024 to 9 October 2024.
Immigration Rules archive: 6 April 2022 to 10 April 2022.
Immigration Rules archive: 6 April 2016 to 18 May 2016, an archived document.
Immigration Rules archive for 4 August 2025 to 4 August 2025.
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