London Metropolitan University granted new licence for a probationary period
International students will be permitted to enter the UK to study at London Metropolitan University from today.
View ArticleWorldBridge website down on Saturday
The WorldBridge website will be temporarily unavailable on 20 April 2013.
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 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 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 ArticleWorldBridge website temporarily unavailable 17 June 2013
The WorldBridge website will be temporarily unavailable on 17 June 2013.
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 ArticleWelcoming Games Family Members for the Commonwealth Games
We have published information about the eligibility requirements for the Commonwealth Games visit visa.
View ArticleThe WorldBridge website will be temporarily unavailable on 27 July 2013
The WorldBridge website will be unavailable on Saturday 27 July 2013, between 08:00 and 10:00 (UK time).
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 ArticleVisa application centres in Cairo and Alexandria
The visa application centres in Cairo and Alexandria have now re-opened. The only service that is not currently available is the priority visa service.
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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