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From The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP
  • New same day visa service to open in Chennai

    The Home Office is launching the Super Priority Visa Service in Chennai today (Tuesday 18 June) following its success in Delhi and Mumbai.

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

  • New phase of tuberculosis screening launched as part of Immigration Rules changes

    Home Office continues tuberculosis pre-entry screening programme roll out in second set of high incidence countries

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

  • Student visitor route attracting brightest and best

    New research shows the student visitor route is working well: attracting genuine, talented students for short-term study at UK institutions.

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

  • Rates of asylum support

    Written ministerial statement laid in House of Commons about rates of financial support provided under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

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

  • The government sets record straight on students and net migration

    A written response to the Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) committee makes clear that immigration reforms are working as intended.

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

  • HM Passport Office warns customers against charges by rogue companies

    Her Majesty's Passport Office is advising customers to avoid copycat websites and save themselves money by coming to the agency directly.

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

  • Cardiff clampdown on illegal workers leads to three arrests

    Home Office Enforcement Officers highlight vital role in cutting out immigration route abuse.

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

  • New figures show net migration is decreasing

    Immigration is at its lowest levels since 2001, while the number of skilled workers and university students coming to the UK is up.

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

  • Latest figures show huge growth in employment for UK nationals

    New data shows we are building an immigration system that works in the national interest and supports growth

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

  • Minister sets the record straight on UK Visa system

    Immigration Minister Mark Harper speaks to tourism and retail groups about the 'excellent visa service' for Chinese visitors by the UK.

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

  • Super priority Visa service launches in India

    The Home Office’s first same day visa service launches in Delhi and Mumbai making it easier for Indian business travellers to visit the UK.

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

  • Identity and Passport Service

    Written ministerial statement laid in the House of Commons on 13 May 2013 by Mark Harper 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

  • Review of the Balance of Competences: Call for Evidence on the Asylum and Immigration and Free Movement of Persons Reports

    Written ministerial statement laid in the House of Commons on 16 May 2013 by Mark Harper 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

  • Manchester Airport plays host to Immigration Minister

    Mark Harper travels to Manchester to meet Border Force staff on the frontline.

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

  • Family visit visa reform to save £107 million over next decade

    Genuine applicants will benefit from streamlined visa process.

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

  • Hidden nature of human trafficking revealed

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Immigration Minister Mark Harper visited an exhibition highlighting the hidden nature of modern day slavery.

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

  • Border Force sniffer dog Tyke wins top TV award

    Tyke’s journey from dogs’ home to dog's life with Border Force has led him to the national stage at the British Animal Honours 2013.

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

  • Court of Appeal dismisses human rights challenge to Immigration Rules

    The Home Office was successful in defending Immigration Rules changes introduced to test migrants' English language capabilities

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

  • London Metropolitan University granted probationary licence to enrol international students

    The Home Office has awarded London Metropolitan University a probationary sponsor licence allowing it to enrol international students

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

  • New pre-payment system to prevent abuse of premium visa appointments

    New premium visa service to free-up appointments for genuine applicants

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