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Track the status and progress of your student finance application using your online account to make sure your money is ready for starting your course.
An explanation of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and identification of status.
Letters explaining that British embassies and consulates do not issue certificates of civil or family status or residency. Sometimes called information notes.
Find out whether you need to pay UK tax on foreign income - residence and ‘non-dom’ status, tax returns, claiming relief if you’re taxed twice (including certificates of residence)
The process for recording and approving a defence-recognised Established Long-Term Relationship (LTR(E)).
Annual population estimates by legal marital status and cohabitation status by age group and sex for England and Wales.
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