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By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.
John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, has been reappointed for a second 5 year term.
John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, has been reappointed for a second 5 year term.…
This inspection examined the Home Office’s use of contingency asylum accommodation for asylum seekers.
Visa application centre provider changing to VFSGlobal, offering faster service for customers.
A new online system for forms submitted to the OISC has been launched.
The OISC has relaunched its Adviser Finder and Register, allowing people seeking immigration advice to find registered advisers in their area.
UK announces £4 million to address irregular migration at source and support vulnerable communities.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of Home Office contact management to submit evidence to inform this inspection. Deadline extended to close of play 21 October 2024.
The government's plan to reduce net migration has been bolstered by new measures announced today.
A 3-day crackdown against people-smuggling gangs saw 31 arrests.
…The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office's use of age assessments to submit evidence for this inspection. Deadline extended to close of play 9 October 2024.…
Physical immigration document holders urged to take action to access their eVisa now as up to £4 million grant funding support confirmed.
Up to £75 million in new investment for the Border Security Command paves way for an autumn immigration crime crackdown.
This report covers a review of country information on Rwanda that was considered by the Independent Advisory Group on Country Information in January 2024
The Home Secretary convenes ministers and law enforcement partners to destroy the gangs that undermine border security and risk lives on small boats.
Potential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 30 September 2024.
The ICIBI invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s management of fee waiver applications to submit evidence for the inspection. Deadline extended to 15 September 2024.
The Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2023-24 has been laid in Parliament.
The OISC's new Code of Standards came into effect on Sunday 1 September 2024.
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