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Guide to the sponsorship documents that businesses and educational institutions must keep.
Information for international carriers about visa requirements for passengers travelling to the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a citizenship fee waiver for individuals under the age of 18.
Guidance for applicants already in the UK. It explains the steps to applying for and being granted permission to live in the UK.
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
Template letter to help resolve a dispute before court proceedings are started in relation to immigration and nationality decisions (the 'pre-action protocol').
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with delivery addresses for new passports and the return of supporting documents.
Information for UK and Irish citizens on their rights under the Common Travel Area arrangements (CTA).
If you believe your immigration status is wrong, and it has stopped you accessing work, benefits or services, you can ask the Home Office to check it.
These full terms and conditions explain the applicant’s obligations and what they can expect when booking and taking the Life in the UK Test.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Check what you need to do before you travel to the UK and what to do after you arrive.
Immigration staff guidance on the policy on applications for a visa or visa extension under a Temporary Work route.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Use this step-by-step manual if you are a sponsor to report worker activity, for example a change in their circumstances.
Guidance on the priority change of circumstances service for Worker or Temporary Worker sponsors.
Check the national pay scales for teaching and education leadership jobs eligible for the Skilled Worker, Health and Care or certain Global Business Mobility visas.
Information for applicants to the Health and Care visa.
Information on using the app to apply for a Ukraine Family Scheme or Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) visa online.
Immigration staff guidance on public funds foreign nationals can claim.
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