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  • Changes to biometric collection categories

    New rules for how fingerprints, facial images and biometric information are managed will come into effect from 6 April 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Migrant 'health surcharge' to raise £200 million a year

    The government is set to recoup up to £1.7 billion over the next ten years to help pay for the cost of NHS treatment given to temporary migrants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transit visa requirements are changing

    From 1 December important changes are being made to Airside and landside transit visa requirements.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equality Authorisation 2014

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Bates of Langbaurgh.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Historic UK-Ireland Visa Deal Signed

    The Home Secretary today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Ireland to strengthen the Common Travel Area.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Amendments to fees for immigration and nationality services

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the immigration rules will clamp down on visa abuse

    The Home Office places new restrictions on the entrepreneur visa route in response to scams from individuals and organised criminal groups.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration Bill becomes law

    The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent today (14 May).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration fees: 2014 to 2015

    New visa, immigration and nationality application and service fees come into effect from 6 April 2014.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international enquiry service for visa applications

    From 1 April 2014 UK visa customers will be able to use the new international enquiry service to find information about the visa application process.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration: Businesses will benefit from help to recruit internationally

    Businesses looking to recruit top international talent can take advantage of changes which will support the UK digital technology sector and improve links with China.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visa regulations: revised table

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewal of immigration concession for Syrian nationals

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK electronic visa waiver introduced for Oman, Qatar and UAE

    From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.…

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  • New customer satisfaction survey

    If you apply for a visa from outside the UK, you will be asked to fill in a new customer satisfaction survey.…

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  • Home Office targets business travellers with new premium visa services

    Government announces further improvements to the visa system to attract the brightest and best to work, do business and invest in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes benefitting global businesses and international students

    New changes give greater flexibility to business visitors and allow international students to take up corporate internships after graduation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary speech on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'

    Speech given by Rt Hon Theresa May MP on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'. The speech was delivered on 12 December 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transforming our border: Damian Green's speech to the Royal United Services Institute

    This speech was delivered to the Royal United Services Institute on 14 March 2012. This speech has been checked against delivery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration: Damian Green's speech to the Royal Commonwealth Society

    This speech was given by Home Office Immigration Minister, Damian Green, at the Royal Commonwealth Society on 6 September 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government