Statement to Parliament: Applications for British citizenship: war crimes screening
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
News story: Changes to the immigration rules will clamp down on visa abuse
The Home Office places new restrictions on the entrepreneur visa route in response to scams from individuals and organised criminal groups.
Statement to Parliament: Statement of changes in Immigration Rules
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
Statement to Parliament: Hansard correction
This written ministerial statement was laid on 8 July 2014 in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
Statement to Parliament: New system of restraint for managing people safely during immigration removals
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
News story: Immigration Bill becomes law
The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent today (14 May).
Speech: A model that works: A government’s role in combating human trafficking
Speech by Home Secretary Theresa May to the Vatican Conference.
News story: Immigration fees: 2014 to 2015
New visa, immigration and nationality application and service fees come into effect from 6 April 2014.
News story: New international enquiry service for visa applications
From 1 April 2014 UK visa customers will be able to use the new international enquiry service to find information about the visa application process.
News story: Immigration: Businesses will benefit from help to recruit internationally
Businesses looking to recruit top international talent can take advantage of changes which will support the UK digital technology sector and improve links with China.
News story: Advice services for asylum seekers and refugees: contract change
From 1 April 2014, the British Refugee Council and Migrant Helpline will provide advice services to asylum seekers and refugees.
News story: CIFAS named for bank account controls role
The government has named CIFAS as the anti-fraud body likely to oversee proposed bank account controls set out in the Immigration Bill.
Statement to Parliament: Visa regulations: revised table
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
Statement to Parliament: Renewal of immigration concession for Syrian nationals
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
News story: UK electronic visa waiver introduced for Oman, Qatar and UAE
From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.
News story: New customer satisfaction survey
If you apply for a visa from outside the UK, you will be asked to fill in a new customer satisfaction survey.
News story: Home Office targets business travellers with new premium visa services
Government announces further improvements to the visa system to attract the brightest and best to work, do business and invest in the UK.
Statement to Parliament: Immigration enforcement: Operation Vaken
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Mark Harper and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach on 31 October.
News story: Home Secretary reappoints Professor Sir David Metcalf CBE as chairman of the Migration Advisory Committee
Originally appointed in August 2007, Sir David will continue to chair the MAC until August 2016.
News story: Changes benefitting global businesses and international students
New changes give greater flexibility to business visitors and allow international students to take up corporate internships after graduation.
