Changes 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 ArticleChange to family visitor appeals
New appeal arrangements will affect those applying to enter the UK as a family visitor.
View ArticleWelcoming Games Family Members for the Commonwealth Games
The 20th Commonwealth Games are fast approaching. Individuals needing a visa to prepare for the Games will be able to apply for a Commonwealth Games visit visa from 27 May 2013.
View ArticleTier 4 student interviews
From 10 June 2013 if you apply for a Tier 4 student visa you may have to sit a short interview when you submit your application.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules - July 2013
A number of minor changes to the Immigration Rules will come into force on 1 July 2013.
View ArticleTemporary closure at the visa application centre in Baku on 20 June
The visa application centre in Baku will be closed from 14:00 on Thursday 20 June for staff training and will re-open on 21 June as normal.
View ArticleWorldBridge website temporarily unavailable 17 June 2013
The WorldBridge website will be temporarily unavailable on 17 June 2013.
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 ArticleWelcoming Games Family Members for the Commonwealth Games
We have published information about the eligibility requirements for the Commonwealth Games visit visa.
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 ArticleWorldbridge website unavailable Saturday 17 August 2013, 08:00-11:00
The WorldBridge website will be unavailable on Saturday 17 August 2013, between 08:00 and 11:00 (UK time).
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 ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules – October 2013
On Friday 6 September 2013 a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.
View ArticleImmigration Rule changes
Rule changes which come into effect on 1 October 2013 will mean greater flexibility for businesses and workers
View ArticleNew commercial partner contracts announced
Global contracts have been awarded for our visa application centres overseas
View ArticleImmigration Bill introduced
The government has announced the introduction of the Immigration Bill on Thursday 10 October 2013.
View ArticleOur application forms are changing
We are publishing new versions of the following application forms for use on or after 28 October 2013
View ArticleNew visa application customer satisfaction survey
If you are making a visa application in the UK you now have the opportunity to tell us about your experience through a new customer satisfaction survey.
View ArticleVisa4UK unavailable 19 November 2013 - Update
Online application system will be disrupted for up to 48 hours in some locations
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