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Explains the further improvements we will make to the sponsorship system this year, in 2022 and beyond.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Introduction 1. Sponsorship of workers and students is a core element of…
Chapter 8, section 2 of the immigration directorate instructions deals with civil partners under the family members transitional arrangements.
The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector's report 'A re-inspection of the handling of Tier 4 sponsor licence compliance, July 2016'.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector's report on 'a short notice inspection of the Tier 4 curtailment process'.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Migration Advisory Committee has put out a call for evidence for its review of shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland.
Sets out the Immigration Rules that the government intends to apply from 1 December 2013 to family members of those serving in HM Forces.
UK Visas and Immigration's response to the Independent Chief Inspector's report on Tier 4 of the points-based system (students).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Chapter 8, section 4a of the immigration directorate instructions deals with children born in the UK who are not British citizens.
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