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In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System …
Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys to submit evidence for the inspection.
The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.
Home Secretary appoints Interim Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, Dr Madeleine Sumption.
Information on the the move from physical immigration documents to eVisas.
Foreign criminals will be refused entry to the UK or have their visas cancelled in a crackdown on those posing a threat to the British public.
Stricter conditions for migrants receiving asylum support will create a fairer, compliance-based system that’s better for the British taxpayer.
Almost £400 million has been saved in asylum accommodation and support costs after a crackdown on tourists abusing the UK’s immigration system.
Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research on immigration reforms.
This 'work in progress' page has now been replaced by the ICIBI 'current inspections' page.
The refugee model will shift from permanent to temporary for those who claim asylum from 2 March.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is launching a review to assess how best the immigration system could be used to attract top talent to the UK.
The UK today [26 February] launched the ‘Visa Fraud Se Bache’ campaign in Haryana to protect Indian nationals from physical, financial and emotional risks of visa fraud and irregular migration.
Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion will now have 3 times as long to renew their stay.
From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) .
On 23 March 2023, the MAC launched a self-commissioned review into the Seasonal Worker route and this is the government's response.
Frequently asked questions about travelling to the UK as a British-Czech dual national.
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