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How councils should approach rematching, both for guests who have completed a sponsorship term, and for those seeking a rematch before their agreed term ends.

• Updated: 16 January 2023

Apply as a child to join or stay with a close relative in the UK who has protection status - eligibility, fees, documents, applying for settlement.

• Overview

  You may be able to apply to join or stay with a close relative in the UK…

• Eligibility

  To be eligible to apply to join or stay with a close relative in the UK…

• How much it costs

  How much it costs to apply depends on whether you’re applying from outside…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  You’ll need to provide documents or other evidence to prove: your identity…

• Apply

  Apply from outside the UK Apply online to join a close relative if you’re…

• After you apply

  If you applied from outside the UK You’ll get an email with a decision on…

The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.

• Overview

  Squatting is when someone deliberately enters property without permission…

• Squatting in non-residential properties

  A non-residential property is any building or land that is not designed to…

• Squatters' rights to property

  A long-term squatter can become the registered owner of property or land…

• Stop squatters legally possessing property

  HM Land Registry will tell you if squatters apply for legal ownership of…

• Remove squatters

  You can remove squatters using an interim possession order (IPO) or making…

• Where to get help

  You may be classed as homeless if you’re squatting. Get advice from…

The process for recording and approving a defence-recognised Established Long-Term Relationship (LTR(E)).

• Updated: 17 January 2025

How to provide evidence that you're a family member of someone from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein or a person of Northern Ireland.

• Updated: 2 August 2024

Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children

A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people - types of trust, how they are taxed, where to get help.

Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members

Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.

• Updated: 29 April 2025

Apply for a Start-up visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, switch to this visa, bring your family.