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China was responsible for a massive quarter of UK visas issued globally last year, according to the latest quarterly report on Immigration Statistics published by the Home Office.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The government has announced changes to the Immigration Rules.
The seasonal workers pilot has now opened.
A new entry process for non-EEA artists, musicians and sportspeople travelling from Ireland to the UK, has been launched by the Home Office today.
The new online visa application service, Access UK, has been designed based on customer feedback and replaces the Visa4UK website.
From 18 February to 1 March 2019, the Hong Kong Labour Department will be accepting applications for Certificates of Sponsorship for the Youth Mobility Scheme.
Indian student numbers have strongly increased for the second year in a row, according to the latest quarterly report on Immigration Statistics published by the Home Office.
The Youth Mobility Scheme 2019 for Japanese nationals will open in January 2019.
It will be easier and more convenient to apply for citizenship or to stay in the UK for study or work.
The chair of the Migration Advisory Committee responds to the Home Secretary commission, to review the composition of the Shortage Occupation List.
The Home Secretary's commissioning letter to the chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, on the composition of the shortage occupation list.
Scottish Secretary David Mundell welcomes proposals for a Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme
The UK Visa Application Centre in Freetown, part of UK Visas and Immigration, has moved to new premises.
The Visa Application Centre was opened jointly by the British High Commissioner and the Australian Deputy High Commissioner.
More highly skilled doctors and nurses will be able to come to the UK under plans announced by the Home Office today.
People who want to start a business in the UK will be able to apply for a new “start-up” visa, the Home Secretary has announced.
The current registration requirements for Croatian workers will expire on 30 June bringing their rights to work in Britain in line with other EU citizens.
In June this year, United Kingdom Visas & Immigration (UKVI) will relocate its visa decision making centre from Bangkok to New Delhi.
Home Office to extend scheme which streamlines process for international Masters students wanting to study in the UK.
The chair of the Migration Advisory Committee responds to the Home Secretary commission on the impact of international students.
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