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The first ballot for this year’s Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) will open in January
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up to six months to pick both edible and ornamental crops.
Ministers have confirmed the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme (ACRS) will open in January.
The first ballot for the 2022 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) will open in January.
Manston in Kent announced as new site for secure processing of small boat arrivals.
The British Embassy and Consulates regularly hold events across Spain to update British citizens on the UK’s departure from the European Union.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The inspection team anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by February.
One year ago a new immigration system launched, with visa routes attracting skilled workers across construction, hospitality, health, social care, science and research.
Home Secretary Priti Patel made a speech on the tragic Channel deaths that occurred on 24 November 2021.
This inspection examined the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of FES delivered by UKVI through its streamlined and digitised UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UKVCAS) in-country, Home Office SSCs and Visa…
New precautionary travel restrictions are being introduced as the UK Health Security Agency confirms a new variant under investigation.
Children’s services across the UK have been informed of our intention to temporarily mandate the scheme.
The new immigration removal centre will replace Yarl’s Wood as the only dedicated immigration removal centre for women.
The Permanent Secretary of the UK’s Home Office, Matthew Rycroft on Thursday concluded a productive two-day visit to Pakistan by finalising an agreement to tackle illegal migration.
This inspection examined the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s asylum casework system, which is managed by the Asylum & Protection Directorate.
The Independent Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of this topic to submit evidence to inform the inspection.
The most senior official in the UK Home Office, Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft is visiting Pakistan on a 2-day visit to affirm Pak-UK ties.
Summary of a meeting with the Home Secretary and her French counterpart on illegal Channel crossings.
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