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  • UK Visas and Immigration Online Application Service suspension notice for China

    UKVI’s visa booking service will be unavailable from Saturday 6 December at 02:00 until Sunday 7 December at 24:00 China time for essential maintenance.

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

  • Transit visa requirements are changing

    From 1 December important changes are being made to Airside and landside transit visa requirements.

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

  • Woman caught smuggling banned animal products at Cardiff Airport

    A woman has been fined more than £2,000 after Border Force officers caught her trying to smuggle banned animal products through Cardiff Airport.

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

  • Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to evaluate forecasting methods and models

    The MAC will conduct a research project to evaluate existing migration forecasting methods and models.

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  • Cocaine found hidden in rope at Gatwick

    Border Force officers at Gatwick Airport have seized 13kgs of cocaine, concealed within rope netting used to secure a pallet of imported food.

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

  • Man jailed for Southend cannabis smuggling

    A Spanish man has been jailed after he was caught by Border Force officers attempting to smuggle cannabis worth more than £2,000 into the UK at Southend Airport.

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

  • Man jailed for drug smuggling attempt

    A man from Germany has been jailed for four years at Canterbury Crown Court after attempting to smuggle approximately one kilo of cocaine into the UK.

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

  • Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) review of shortage occupation lists

    The MAC has published a call for evidence review on shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland.

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  • People smuggling plotters jailed after Home Office operation

    A Ukrainian gang who attempted to smuggle a group of illegal immigrants into the UK at Orford Quay have been jailed.

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

  • Border Force bulletin: issue 19, September 2014

    Essential information for partners of BF (Border Force).

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

  • £10m Fake cosmetics seized by Border Force

    Counterfeit gift sets seized by Border Force.

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

  • Fake toys seized by Border Force at Stansted

    Border Force officers at Stansted Airport have seized thousands of imitation construction brick kits worth more than £18,000.

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

  • Earning the right to stay: consultation response

    The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner's (OISC's) response to the UK Borders Agency (UKBA) on a new points test for citizenship.

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    First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

  • Border Force bulletin: issue 18, August 2014

    Essential information for BF partners.

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

  • Border Force warning to smugglers and organised crime groups

    Images released show the extreme lengths criminals will go to.

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

  • Border Force bulletin: issue 17, July 2014

    Essential information for BF partners.

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

  • Applying for a UK Tier 4 Student visa

    We aim to process student visas within 15 working days and recommend that you prepare and apply for your visa well in advance

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

  • Top tips for UK student visa applicants

    In order to smooth your visa application, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has listed out suggestions for students who are making a Tier 4 visa application.

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

  • Top tips for UK student visa applicants

    In order to smooth your visa application, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has listed out suggestions for students who are making a Tier 4 visa application.

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

  • Applications for British citizenship: war crimes screening

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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