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Immigration staff guidance on Educational Testing Services (ETS).
Immigration staff guidance on drafting, implementing and serving asylum decisions.
A step-by-step manual to reporting student activity.
Immigration staff guidance providing historical background information on nationality and help with assessing citizenship claims.
Immigration staff guidance on applications for a document confirming a right of residence of a family member of a European Economic Area (EEA) national.
The Afghan citizens resettlement scheme separated families (ACRS) pathway closed at 3pm on 30 October 2024. You can no longer make a referral under this scheme.
Detention services order 01/2022 about the care and management of individuals under the assessment care in detention and teamwork (ACDT) processes.
Detention services order 09/2012 about searching detainees, staff and visitors at removal centres.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Ukraine for your UK visa application.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Iraq for your UK visa application.
Information on Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks carried out on behalf of the Immigration Advice Authority.
Immigration staff guidance on the policy and process to follow when human rights issues are raised alongside an asylum claim or are inherent in that claim.
We continue to work at pace to assist people facing serious risk in Afghanistan.
This guide is for asylum seekers staying in temporary accommodation while their claim for asylum is being assessed, explaining UK rights and expectations.
Immigration staff guidance on Home Office document verification checks.
Immigration staff guide for how UK Visas and Immigration considers applications to enter or remain in the UK as a dependant family member of a Tier 1 migrant.
Immigration staff guidance on family asylum claims.
Immigration staff guidance on children staying with or joining a close relative.
When and how to conduct DBS checks on sponsors, and what level of check is needed.
Policy statement on the new immigration arrangements for British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) citizens and their dependants.
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