New priority visa service available at the visa application centre in France
The priority visa service is available to qualifying applicants who pay an additional fee to have their visa application placed at the front of the queue.
View ArticleWarning about fake UK Border Agency websites and calls
We are aware of a number of scam e-mails and websites claiming to be sent and operated by us; and of calls made by people posing as our staff.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules - September 2012
A written ministerial statement has been laid in Parliament today outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules
Today, Thursday 22 November 2012, a written ministerial statement has been laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules which will come in to force on 13 December 2012.
View ArticleWarning about fake UK Border Agency websites and calls
We are aware of a number of scam e-mails and websites claiming to be sent and operated by us; and of calls made by people posing as our staff.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 13 December 2012
A number of changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 13 December 2012. These changes will affect non-European Economic Area nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK.
View ArticleGiving up (renouncing) British nationality refunds
If you applied to give up (renounce) your British nationality between 2 April 2007 and 5 April 2010 you could be eligible for a refund.
View ArticleChanges to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route
A written ministerial statement setting out the changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route has been laid in Parliament.
View ArticleInternational university student applications on the rise
UCAS findings show that the UK remains a popular choice for university students. Figures released by UCAS show a 9.9 per cent increase in number of students applying to UK universities from China and a...
View Article20 arrested in major international people smuggling investigation
Twenty people have been arrested by officers from the UK Border Agency in one of the biggest ever operations targeting suspected people smuggling gangs in Britain.
View ArticleNew immigration fees proposed
Today, Immigration Minister Mark Harper laid a written ministerial statement proposing fee increases for visa applications made overseas, and applications made in the UK.
View ArticleRevisions to the codes of practice for skilled migrant workers
Today, the UK Border Agency is publishing a statement of intent, to help employers prepare for changes to the points-based system.
View ArticleThe WorldBridge website will be temporarily unavailable on 9 March 2013
Due to scheduled maintenance, the WorldBridge website will be unavailable on Saturday 9 March, between 08:00 and 11:00 (UK time).
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules - September 2012
A written ministerial statement has been laid in Parliament today outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules - April 2013
Today, Thursday 14 March 2013, a written ministerial statement has been laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.
View ArticleImmigration fees change on 6 April 2013
Increase in fees for visa applications made from overseas and applications made from within the UK from Saturday 6 April 2013.
View Article'Apply online' service will be temporarily unavailable from 5 April 2013
Our 'Apply online' service for applicants inside the UK will be unavailable between 18:00 on 5 April 2013 and 06:00 8 April 2013 while we carry out essential maintenance.
View ArticleImmigration fees change on 6 April 2013
The previously announced fee increase for visa applications made from overseas, and applications made in the UK, will take effect from tomorrow, Saturday 6 April 2013.
View Article6 April changes to the Immigration Rules
As previously announced, a number of changes to the Immigration Rules are coming into effect on 6 April.
View ArticleNew application forms - 6 April 2013
Today we have published new versions of application forms for use on or after 6 April 2013.
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