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Due to the international effort to reduce spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the UK Visa Application Centre in Accra will be closed to the public effective immediately.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK has announced visa extensions until 31 May for all foreign nationals in the country.
Leave extended to 31 May for individuals who are currently unable to return home at the end of their visa.
New immigration system offers routes and opportunities for brightest minds, and is set to strengthen ties between UK and Singapore.
In 2020 the temporary enrolment centre will operate on a monthly basis throughout the year and on a fortnightly basis between April to August.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Top scientists to be given fast-tracked entry into the UK.
Ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2020 for the Taiwanese youth will be opened in January 2020. There are 1000 places in total available to Taiwanese youth.
The ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2020 for Japanese nationals will be opened in January 2020.
More top scientists and researchers are to be given fast tracked entry to the UK.
Latest UK Immigration Statistics published today (28 November), show that over 30,000 Indian students received a Tier 4 (study) visa for the year ending September 2019 – up from almost 19,000 the previous year.
In a major boost for Chinese students, the UK Government has today announced a new two-year post-study work visa, transforming how talented international students are able build successful careers in the UK.
Plans for new immigration route revealed to enable international students to work in the UK for two-years post-graduation, aimed at attracting and retaining the brightest and best talent.
More than 503,000 Indian nationals received visitor visas for the year ending June 2019.
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) will be holding pop up visa application centre sessions in Victoria to allow customers in Seychelles to apply for a UK visa locally.
The second ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2019 for Japanese nationals will be opened in July 2019.
Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) salary threshold commission letter issued by the Home Secretary to the MAC.
The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system.
Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes sat down with technology companies and start-ups to discuss the future immigration system
The Home Office has today (27 March) opened 7 dedicated Service and Support Centres across the UK to help those with complex cases.
Access UK allows its customers to enjoy as smooth a visa application process as possible.
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