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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).
Information about what it means to have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, also known as settlement.
Immigration staff guidance explaining how to calculate the 5 year continuous lawful period in the UK requirement for an applicant.
Version 22.0 About this guidance This guidance tells you how to calculate…
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.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications from people applying on the basis of long residence in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance for considering applications from people who have been victims of domestic violence.
Immigration staff guidance on the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement.
Customer service standards for settlement applications for the UK.
This guidance explains full details of eligibility for the Windrush Scheme.
Immigration staff guidance for assessing applications where the individual is claiming right of abode in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider referrals made under the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme pathway 1 stage 2: separated families.
A user guide to Home Office immigration system statistics.
Immigration staff guidance on the discretionary policy in place for those discharged from the British Army, Brigade of Gurkhas prior to 1 July 1997.
Immigration staff guidance on revoking indefinite leave.
UK Visas and Immigration settlement application guidance on civil partners.
Guidance for local authorities and health and social care trusts to make sure looked-after children and care leavers apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Template letter to confirm that citizenship and settlement applicants have a qualification in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).
Immigration staff guidance on when to vary a settlement application and grant permission to stay.
Reference guide with explanatory notes on issues and classifications.
Changes introduced by Home Office statisticians to a wide range of UK migration statistics.
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