Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Guidance: Current account closed or refused based on immigration status
If you are in the UK illegally you may be disqualified from opening or holding a current account.
Banks and building societies must not open a new current account for you or add you to an existing account if you are disqualified. This took effect on 12 December 2014 under section 40 of the Immigration Act 2014.
Read ‘Home Office leaflet: current account application refused’ for information about what to do if your application for a current account is turned down because of your immigration status.
Banks and building societies can close or restrict access to your existing account if you are disqualified. This took effect on 30 October 2017 under section 40G of the Immigration Act 2014.
Read ‘Home Office leaflet: current account closed’ for information about what to do if your existing current account has been closed because of your immigration status.
If you believe there’s been a mistake and you have been wrongly refused a current account or had your existing account closed, contact the Home Office with details of your immigration status.
Complaints Allocation Hub
UK Visas and Immigration
20 Wellesley Road
7th Floor
Lunar House
Croydon
CR9 2BY
Email: complaints@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 2241
The Financial Conduct Authority monitors banks and building societies to make sure they comply with statutory requirements under section 40 and sections 40A to 40H of the Immigration Act 2014. It provides information for banks and building societies.
Read our guidance on immigration status checks for banks and building societies
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-account-closed-or-refused-based-on-immigration-status
Friday, October 27, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in Bhutan
You must be tested for tuberculosis if you are coming to the UK for more than 6 months and are a resident of Bhutan. Find out the location of approved testing centres in Bhutan.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-bhutan
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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Friday, October 13, 2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Form: Correct a registration or naturalisation certificate
If you notice a mistake on your certificate of registration or naturalisation you must notify us using this form.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/correct-a-registration-or-naturalisation-certificate
The Future of Medicine
Use Form RR to request an amendment to your certificate of registration or naturalisation.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGGDKC3GlrI
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGGDKC3GlrI
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Guidance: Historical background information on nationality
The history of British nationality law falls into 4 periods, which are marked by key pieces of legislation:
- before 1915
- between 1915 and 1948
- between 1949 and 1983
- after 1983
This document can be used in conjunction with other nationality guidance to assess citizenship claims where the person’s age requires the different laws in place at the time of their birth be taken into account.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/historical-background-information-on-nationality
News story: Home Office announces changes to Grenfell immigration policy
Under the original policy, eligible foreign nationals directly affected by the fire with uncertain immigration status could be granted 12 months’ limited leave to remain in the UK with full access to relevant support and assistance.
The changes announced today will enable those who qualify under this policy and who come forward before 30 November to have their limited leave extended and to qualify for permanent residence after a total period of 5 years’ leave granted under the policy, subject to meeting security, criminality and fraud checks.
Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis said:
Our initial response to this terrible tragedy was rightly focused on survivors’ immediate needs in the aftermath of the fire and ensuring they could access the services they need to start to rebuild their lives.
However, since the Grenfell Tower immigration policy was announced, we have been planning for the future of those residents affected by these unprecedented events and listening to their feedback, as well as the views of Sir Martin Moore-Bick.
The government believes it is right to provide this specific group of survivors greater certainty over their long-term future in the UK, subject to their continued eligibility and the necessary security and criminality checks being met.
Eligible survivors granted the initial 12 months’ leave outside the Immigration Rules will be able to apply for further periods of limited leave with access to public funds and permission to work, and indefinite leave to remain after 5 years’ lawful residence.
Meanwhile, relatives of survivors or victims of the tragedy will be able to stay in the UK for up to six months from their date of entry, it was confirmed today.
The new dedicated immigration policy allows relatives who have come to the UK to provide a short period of support to a survivor or to arrange the funeral of a family member to have their stay extended.
Anyone who believes they are eligible for either scheme can speak face-to-face to a specialist Home Office team at:
The Community Assistance Centre
10 Bard Road
Nottingdale
West London
W10 6TP
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-announces-changes-to-grenfell-immigration-policy
News story: Home Office announces changes to Grenfell immigration policy
Under the original policy, eligible foreign nationals directly affected by the fire with uncertain immigration status could be granted 12 months’ limited leave to remain in the UK with full access to relevant support and assistance.
The changes announced today will enable those who qualify under this policy and who come forward before 30 November to have their limited leave extended and to qualify for permanent residence after a total period of 5 years’ leave granted under the policy, subject to meeting security, criminality and fraud checks.
Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis said:
Our initial response to this terrible tragedy was rightly focused on survivors’ immediate needs in the aftermath of the fire and ensuring they could access the services they need to start to rebuild their lives.
However, since the Grenfell Tower immigration policy was announced, we have been planning for the future of those residents affected by these unprecedented events and listening to their feedback, as well as the views of Sir Martin Moore-Bick.
The government believes it is right to provide this specific group of survivors greater certainty over their long-term future in the UK, subject to their continued eligibility and the necessary security and criminality checks being met.
Eligible survivors granted the initial 12 months’ leave outside the Immigration Rules will be able to apply for further periods of limited leave with access to public funds and permission to work, and indefinite leave to remain after 5 years’ lawful residence.
Meanwhile, relatives of survivors or victims of the tragedy will be able to stay in the UK for up to six months from their date of entry, it was confirmed today.
The new dedicated immigration policy allows relatives who have come to the UK to provide a short period of support to a survivor or to arrange the funeral of a family member to have their stay extended.
Anyone who believes they are eligible for either scheme can speak face-to-face to a specialist Home Office team at:
The Community Assistance Centre
10 Bard Road
Nottingdale
West London
W10 6TP
from
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-announces-changes-to-grenfell-immigration-policy
Cambridge University Freshers' Week 2017!
The Home Office today announced changes to the dedicated immigration policy for survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy so it provides a route to settlement in the UK.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4WcSjdJs5E
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4WcSjdJs5E
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Guidance: Identity checking, family tracing and fact checking in Vietnam cases
Asylum policy guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to obtain information from the British Embassy in Hanoi, to verify the identities and tracing the families of unaccompanied asylum seeking children, and assessing the credibility of information that they provide.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/identity-checking-family-tracing-and-fact-checking-in-vietnam-cases
Monday, October 9, 2017
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Germany and Namibia: sixth round of negotiations
Germany and Namibia: sixth round of negotiations
The Special Envoys of Namibia and Germany, Dr. Zed Ngavirue and Ruprecht Polenz met from 28 to 29 September 2017 in Berlin for their sixth round of negotiations. The Namibian delegation included representatives of the particularly affected communities as well as senior government officials.
The talks progressed in a very good and constructive atmosphere. They included – amongst other topics – the return of human remains from Germany to Namibia. Both sides are preparing a dignified return to Namibia with the inclusion of representatives of the particularly affected communities. This would be the third return of human remains. The talks should continue this year in Namibia.
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http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/Presse/Meldungen/2017/170929_Sonderbeauftragter_Polenz_Namibia.html?nn=479796
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