News story: Migration Advisory Committee reviews of Tier 2
The Home Office has published its response to two reviews of Tier 2 policy, undertaken by the Migration Advisory Committee.
News story: Super Priority Visa Service launched in Astana from 22 March 2016
On 22 March 2016 UK Visas & Immigration launch a 24-hour Super Priority Visa Service at the UK Visa Application Centre in Astana, Kazakhstan
News story: Update: new immigration and nationality fees
Confirmation of new application and service fees announced by UK Visas and Immigration.
News story: New immigration and nationality fees for 2016 to 2017
New visa, immigration and nationality application and service fees announced.
News story: Immigration Rules changes
UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Immigration Rules affecting various categories.
Press release: PM announces significant changes to visitor visas for Chinese tourists for the benefit of the British economy
From 2016, new visitor visas for tourists from China will be valid in the UK for 2 years, bringing significant benefits to the UK economy.
Press release: Right to rent checks introduced for landlords in England
The government has announced today that from 1 February 2016, all private landlords in England will have to check new tenants have the right to be in the UK before renting out their property.
News story: Changes to user pays visa application centres on 1 September 2015
UK Visas and Immigration is converting a number of visa application centres to user pays centres.
News story: Customers going to the UK for longer than 6 months
New requirement for visa customers wishing to stay in the UK for more than 6 months, to get a biometric residence permit (BRP) on arrival.
News story: Tier 4 visas: Immigration Rules changes
UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to student visas.
News story: User Pays Visa Application Centre fee frozen and changes to the network
Visas and Immigration announces that it will hold fee at £59 for User Pays Visa Application Centres.
News story: Changes to biometric collection categories
New rules for how fingerprints, facial images and biometric information are managed will come into effect from 6 April 2015.
News story: Migrant 'health surcharge' to raise £200 million a year
The government is set to recoup up to £1.7 billion over the next ten years to help pay for the cost of NHS treatment given to temporary migrants.
News story: Transit visa requirements are changing
From 1 December important changes are being made to Airside and landside transit visa requirements.
Statement to Parliament: Equality Authorisation 2014
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Bates of Langbaurgh.
Statement to Parliament: Immigration Act commencement and 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 Bates of Langbaurgh.
News story: Historic UK-Ireland Visa Deal Signed
The Home Secretary today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Ireland to strengthen the Common Travel Area.
Statement to Parliament: Amendments to fees for immigration and nationality services
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire.
News story: West Midlands to be first landlord ‘right to rent’ check area
New legislation which will see landlords face fines if they rent homes to illegal immigrants without checking their ‘right to rent’.
Statement to Parliament: Implementation of the Immigration Act 2014
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire.
