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The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of asylum casework and invites anyone with knowledge and experience of this area to provide evidence for the inspection.
A man who smuggled migrants in a 'coffin-like' hide inside the roof of a van has been sentenced to 3 years in prison.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This inspection focused on the Border Force intelligence functions at the Humber ports, including the strategy for collecting, developing, targeting, handling, and analysing intelligence. It also looked at how this strategy …
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is moving fee payments for visa applications to online platforms as the facility to make cash payments discontinues.
The government’s Illegal Migration Bill to stop the boats is continuing its progress through Parliament.
Potential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of Monday, 22 May 2023.
Over 1,000 Albanian nationals have been returned since the UK-Albania joint communiqué was signed on 13 December.
Reforms will speed up the removal of people with no right to be here and enhance safeguards to protect unaccompanied children.
New data released today (20 April) reveals the largest quantity of cocaine and ketamine seized by Border Force and police forces since records began.
This inspection focused on the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of the Home Office’s interim workflow routing solution in visit visa operations.
Data sharing with the financial sector will begin today as the government cracks down on illegal migrants accessing banking services.
The Home Office has announced that a barge in Portland Port, Dorset, will accommodate migrants
The Chief Inspector announces inspection programme for the upcoming business year.
UKVI is moving all visa fee payments for visa applications to online platforms as the capability to pay for a visa in the visa application centre discontinues.
National Age Assessment Board will help make decisions more consistent and robust.
The Immigration Minister updated Parliament on the progress the government is making in delivering the Prime Minister’s priority to stop the boats.
The government’s new Hong Kong Veterans Settlement route will enable Hong Kongers who served in the British military to live and work in the UK.
Greater support will be given to those resettled and relocated from Afghanistan in bridging accommodation to find settled housing.
The Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) writes to the Minister of State for Immigration regarding an inquiry into the Seasonal Worker visa.
The Chief Inspector’s annual report for the business year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 has been laid in Parliament.
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