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  • Changes to the Immigration Rules (June 2011)

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 13 June 2011 by Damian Green and House of Lords by Baroness Browning

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Views on settlement for non-EU workers needed

    Migrants coming to work on temporary visas will no longer be able to apply for permanent settlement, under proposals announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government looks to break link between temporary and permanent migration

    The government sets out proposals looking to break the link between temporary and permanent migration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration: Tier 5 of the Points Based System and overseas domestic workers

    Today, I am publishing a consultation on employment-related settlement, Tier 5 of the Points Based System and overseas domestic workers. 

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • No amnesty for asylum seekers

    Immigration minister says that although system government inherited was 'chaotic,' there will be no amnesty for asylum seekers in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New immigration removal centre

    An immigration removal centre for detaining people while their removal from the UK is being organised has been officially opened today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New immigration removal centre opened in Lincolnshire

    A new immigration removal centre, Morton Hall, has been officially opened by the immigration minister Damian Green today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU directive on sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 24 May 2011 by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future of Newport passport office

    From March 2012, the Identity & Passport Service (IPS) will stop processing postal and online applications at Newport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Identity and Passport Service: restructuring

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 23 May 2011 by Damian Green and the House of Lords by Baroness…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Border Agency assess common travel area

    The independent chief inspector for the UK Border Agency has today published a report into operations in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unnecessary immigration appeals to end

    An end to late evidence in visa cases will help stop misuse of the system, says minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commencement of Section 19 of the United Kingdom Borders Act 2007

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 9 May 2011 by Damian Green, and in the House of Lords by Baroness Browning…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Radical reform underway says immigration minister

    Damian Green responded to a House of Commons report, saying it highlights exactly why the government is making radical changes to the immigration system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • System 'getting better' says immigration minister

    Damian Green reacts to independent report into use of intelligence by UK Border Agency.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better data on passenger movements

    Significant progress has today been made in collecting information from travellers coming to and leaving the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU Directive on Passenger Name Records

    This statement was given to the House of Commons by the minister for immigration on Tuesday 10 May 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 28 April 2011 by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Baroness …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Your immigration questions answered

    Damian Green has today responded to a selection of questions from the public via Youtube.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister reiterates commitment to protect UK border

    North African migrants gathering in France will not evade Britain’s tough border controls, Damian Green insisted today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government