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Apply to stay in the UK as a stateless person – who can apply, how to include family, documents you need, how to apply and extend
What happens if you're a sponsored employee and your sponsor loses their licence, has a suspended licence
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are the partner of a person, or parent of a child, who is present and settled in the UK.
Form to extend your stay in the UK for other routes under the Immigration Rules.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Parent of a Child Student visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
This form is to be used by all Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors who want to request prioritising an eligible request type.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
When and how you can ask for the decision on your visa or immigration application to be reviewed if you're in the UK.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members
You can come to the UK for up to 30 days as part of a tour group through the approved destination status agreement (ADS) if you're a Chinese citizen
Apply to extend your Investor visa (Tier 1) or bring your family.
Helplines for asylum applicants and refugees - telephone numbers and opening hours
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Form for destitute asylum applicants and failed asylum seekers to apply for support.
Request an exemption from the knowledge of language and Life in the UK Test requirement because of a long term physical or mental condition.
Register as a British citizen if you were born on or after 1 January 1983 and lived in the UK until the age of 10.
Apply by post to register as a British citizen if you were born to a British father and your parents were not married.
Apply for access to public funds if your permission is based on your family or private life, or you hold a BN(O) visa, and your financial circumstances change.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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