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  • New visa waiver scheme for Kuwait announced

    First ever UK electronic visa waiver scheme to launch for nationals of four Gulf countries

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

  • Call for evidence: the economic impact of the Tier 1 (Investor) route

    The Migration Advisory Committee asked partners for evidence on the economic impact of the Tier 1 (Investor) route.

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  • Apply for a UK visa in Bishkek: Autumn dates

    Dates for mobile biometric clinic for UK visa applicants in August, September and October

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

  • Harare Visa Application Centre Closure

    The Harare Visa Application Centre will be closed during the election period

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

  • Tier 4 UK Visa Requirements for Malaysian Applicants this Summer

    Malaysians applying for UK student visas this summer will enjoy better services but must submit TB clearance certificate with visa application.

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

  • Tuberculosis screening in China for UK settlement visa applicants

    Pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening starts in China for UK settlement visa applicants from 1 July 2013.

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

  • Top tips for applying for a UK student visa

    UK Regional Manager for Visas and Immigration, Mandy Ivemy, offered some ‘top tips’ to students thinking about applying for a UK student visa.

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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

  • 2013 UK Youth Mobility Scheme opens for application

    The BTCO announced today the 2013 Youth Mobility Scheme dates for certificates of sponsorship application.

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  • New targeted interviews to stop fake students

    Ahead of the summer surge in student visa applications UK Border Agency officers will be given new powers to interview international students and refuse visas if they are not satisfied the applicant is genuine, the Immigrati…

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

  • Student visa system changes - cutting abuse and raising standards

    Tough new rules and enforcement action to stop abuse of the student visa system mean that more than 450 education providers will no longer be able to sponsor new international students.

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

  • UKBA consultation on family migration: consultation response

    Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) response to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) consultation on family migration.

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

  • Changes to student visa requirements

    Damian Green today explained reforms the government is making to the student visa system to stop abuse and bring net migration down..

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

  • Immigration: Tier 5 of the Points Based System and overseas domestic workers

    Today, I am publishing a consultation on employment-related settlement, Tier 5 of the Points Based System and overseas domestic workers. 

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

  • Sham marriage: Church of England handling exemption for non-EEA national marriage applications

    Statement laid in the House of Commons on 26 April 2011 by Damian Green, and in the House of Lords by Baroness Neville-Jones.

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