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Immigration staff guidance on criminal history for entry clearance applications in the UK.
Guidance for applicants outside the UK. It explains the steps to applying for and being granted a visa to live in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing whether an applicant has met the English language requirement.
Immigration staff guidance on making a decision about reconsidering an application.
The Afghan citizens resettlement scheme separated families (ACRS) pathway closed at 3pm on 30 October 2024. You can no longer make a referral under this scheme.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Zimbabwe for your UK visa application.
List of approved awards databases accepted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for Global Talent.
Instructions to local authorities about funding for the support and care of former and unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC).
A guide for adults who have been granted asylum in England to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
Check if an occupation code is eligible for the PhD salary discount on the Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa routes - and how much you'll need to be paid.
Immigration staff guidance on the requirement for a criminal record certificate.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Russia for your UK visa application.
Chapter 8, section 1 of the immigration directorate instructions deals with spouses under the family members transitional arrangements.
Guidance to register as a British citizen if you have certain other types of British nationality.
How to apply for a Student sponsor licence.
We continue to work at pace to assist people facing serious risk in Afghanistan.
How to detect basic forgeries in identity documents.
Immigration staff guidance on travel document checks.
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