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For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
This guidance explains how to enter the ballot to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, and how the ballot system works.
Prize lists for achievements in science and the arts that qualify applicants for the Global Talent route.
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Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
Details of which visa application centres will change commercial partner and how it affects your visa application.
This guidance explains who needs to enter the ballot before applying for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa and how the ballot system works.
How to vary an application for permission to stay in the UK if you now want to apply for a different purpose. For example, to change from student to skilled worker.
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Example images of category D and Certificate of Entitlement visa vignettes.
Find out which jobs are eligible for Global Business Mobility visas.
Immigration staff guidance on application forms and procedures for immigration applications and claims.
Find out if your university qualification means you're eligible for a High Potential Individual visa.
Immigration staff guidance on the policy for considering and issuing refunds of fees for immigration and nationality applications.
Tech Nation has become part of Founders Forum Group and will continue to assess digital technology applications for the Global Talent visa.
How accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers can recruit trainees who are not UK or Irish nationals.
Guidance to apply to come to the UK as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or to extend your stay.
Information on the Home Office exchange rate policy (HOERP).
Immigration staff guidance on Appendix HM Armed Forces.
Information and guidance on handling armed forces applications made outside the United Kingdom.
Immigration staff guidance on International Forces and International Civilian Employees.
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