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Personal immigration · 22 January 2024

The UK Ancestry visa

A UK-born grandparent can give Commonwealth citizens a five-year route to work in the UK. The proof required, and the BN(O) route for Hong Kong nationals.

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Windrush generation and ancestors
Personal immigration

The Windrush Scheme and Commonwealth citizens

22 January 2024

Personal immigration

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

12 January 2024

Work visas

Other UK work visas

12 January 2024

A recent graduate leaning on a glass balcony rail inside a modern university building.
Work visas

The UK Graduate visa

22 December 2023

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Work visas

The Health and Care Worker visa

22 December 2023

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Personal immigration

UK family visas and entry clearance

11 December 2023

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For employers

The UK sponsor licence

11 December 2023

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Personal immigration

Appealing a UK visa or immigration refusal

5 December 2023

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Personal immigration

The UK Student visa

5 December 2023

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Work visas

Global Business Mobility visas

4 December 2023

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Work visas

The Skilled Worker visa

4 December 2023

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Personal immigration

Indefinite leave to remain (settlement)

28 November 2023

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Personal immigration

Travel documents and British passports

28 November 2023

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Personal immigration

Routes to British citizenship

22 November 2023

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Personal immigration

The UK Standard Visitor visa

22 November 2023

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