Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Guidance: Nationality document return service: England
Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a document return service for UK nationality applications.
See Nationality document return service: Greater London for details of nationality document return services in London.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-document-return-service-england
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Guidance: Nationality document return service: Greater London
Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in Greater London that offer a document return service for UK nationality applications.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-document-return-service-greater-london
Collection: Nationality document return service
The nationality document return service allows you to keep your documents while your online application for British citizenship is being processed.
The nationality document return service allows you and your family to take your documents to a participating local authority for copying, and for the local authority to then send the copies to the Home Office on your behalf. This allows you to keep your documents while your application for British citizenship is being processed.
You can use this service if you are applying for British citizenship online. You can also include family members who are included in your online application.
Make an appointment
You must contact a local authority to book an appointment to use this service. You will need to attend an appointment with them within 10 working days of submitting your online application. You may want to check availability before you submit your application. Your application will be rejected if you do not attend an appointment or submit your original documents within 10 working days.
You and any family members you have included in your online application over the age of 18 should attend this appointment in person.
Check where your nearest local authority is that offers this service and how to contact them.
Fees
The local authority will tell you the fee you must pay to use this service.
Applying for a British passport
You can apply for a British passport at the same time as submitting your documents through the nationality document return service. You can do this if:
- you are applying online for citizenship
- you are using the nationality document return service
- your personal details match your identification and your citizenship passport application forms
Please note if your current details do not match your identity document you cannot apply for a passport at the same time. Any application made where details do not correspond may be refused a British passport.
Your local authority can provide further advice on how to apply for a British passport by using the nationality document return service.
If you wish to apply for a passport at the same time as citizenship for your family members, anyone over the age of 15 years and 6 months will need to attend the appointment in person.
What you need to bring with you
You will need to bring:
- your original passport or identity document
- all your original supporting documentation
- a copy of your checklist – this will be available to you on completion of the online application
- the original referee page with photographs attached
If you are applying for a British passport at the same time you will also need to bring:
- a completed (paper) passport application form, these can be obtained from your local post office
Additional information
The Home Office may contact you to request additional or original documentation to determine your application. If this happens, you will not normally be entitled to a refund. If you do not submit documents requested by the Home Office by the deadline provided your application may be refused.
Use of the nationality document return service does not mean your application will be successful. The responsibility is yours to ensure you meet the requirements and are able to supply the relevant documentation before you submit an application.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/nationality-document-return-service
Guidance: Nationality document return service: Wales
Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in Wales that offer a document return service for UK nationality applications.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-document-return-service-wales
Guidance: Nationality document return service: Scotland
Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in Scotland that offer a document return service for UK nationality applications.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-document-return-service-scotland
Policy paper: Response to an inspection report on the Home Office’s production and use of country of origin information
Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-an-inspection-report-on-the-home-offices-production-and-use-of-country-of-origin-information
Policy paper: Response to an inspection report on the review and removal of immigration, refugee and citizenship status
The Home Office’s response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-an-inspection-report-on-the-review-and-removal-of-immigration-refugee-and-citizenship-status
Policy paper: Response to an inspection report on how the Home Office learns from immigration litigation
The Home Office’s response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report which includes achievements and recommendations for improvement.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-an-inspection-report-on-how-the-home-office-learns-from-immigration-litigation
Friday, January 26, 2018
Chronic Skills Shortage
Chronic Skills Shortage within the tech sector
Within the ‘tech’ sector in the UK there continues to be what could be termed as a ‘chronic shortage’ of supply from the local labour market. This may come initially as a surprise to many, given that this sector has contributed more than £90 billion to the UK economy coffers and boasts an average salary that many can only dream of. Conversely digital skills shortage has been attributed to the existence of one in five job vacancies in the UK and places a stranglehold on many companies who are unable to realise their competitive potential, subsequently becoming less attractive as a possible destination for those abroad searching for ambitious, innovative and dynamic destinations in which to invest.
A conclusion that may be drawn from this is that there exists a clear mismatch in the types of skills offered by the domestic labour market and those demanded by a large proportion of UK employers. From both a home-grown and long-term perspective this is an issue that needs to be tackled in tandem by both the government and employers by way of equipping and attracting more young people, especially female, through inspirational and motivational means, towards the advantages of a career within digital technology.
However, in the short-term it appears that the UK tech economy cannot survive on home-grown talent alone. There is therefore the need to be mindful of keeping the UK as a welcoming and desirable destination, to rival other internationally significant tech centres, so that opportunities still exist for those talented individuals who may in the future be drawn towards tech employment. This has led to the existence of ongoing government reforms to attract those from outside the EU in the face of the UK’s leaving. Amber Rudd stated in November of last year that the thriving digital technology sector is at the centre of industrial strategy and as a reflection of “the importance of these innovative industries to the UK”, has increased the number of visas available through the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route, doubling from 1,000 to 2,000 a year.
The Visa Office has more than 20 years’ experience providing guidance and representation for both corporate and private clients and always aims to provide a personal service which is tailored towards the individual needs of the client. For Tier 1 & Tier 2 clients this incorporates:
- An initial visa route appraisal – sometimes sponsorship isn’t best option.
- Provision of full representation for those who are making applications outside or inside the UK.
- Help in conducting a fully compliant Resident Labour Market Test.
- Requesting a Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship and full support in the generation of all appropriate supporting documents.
- Once allocated the assigning of Restricted Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Full representation, document support, and representation for those applying for sponsorship licences.
- A first 12 month Immigration Advisory Service (IAS): conducting of compliance audits in order to prepare sponsors for H.O. Compliance inspections; to ensure Compliance with the Home Office efficient use of compulsory Home Office Sponsor Management System.
- Auditing of and renewing of sponsorship licences alongside full HR training and on-going support with regard to Right to Work processes and procedures.
Written By Peter Shannon, Private Immigration Adviser
The post Chronic Skills Shortage appeared first on The Visa Office.
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http://www.visa-office.com/chronic-skills-shortage/
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Friday, January 19, 2018
Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in Jordan
You must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months and are a resident of India. Find out the location of approved test centres in Jordan.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-jordan
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Guidance: Transit guidance
Updated: Updated guidance
This guidance is intended for entry clearance and Border Force staff and covers:
- transit visitors
- standard visitors and marriage or civil partnership visitors wishing to transit
- transit without visa (TWOV) scheme
- direct airside transit
It is based on the:
- Immigration Rules
- Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014 (as amended)
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transit-guidance
Monday, January 15, 2018
Form: Application for Secretary of State immigration bail
Use this form if you have been detained under immigration powers and want to make an application to the Secretary of State to be released on bail.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-secretary-of-state-immigration-bail
Friday, January 12, 2018
Thursday, January 11, 2018
News story: Immigration minister visits Heathrow Airport
The minister, who was appointed to her new post on Monday 8 January, was met and briefed by Border Force Heathrow Director Mike Stepney on the important role officers have in protecting the UK border.
She saw roving officers with responsibility for safeguarding and modern slavery, and was given an overview of arrivals controls including ePassport gates. The minister also witnessed detection activity in the customs channels, including x-ray scanning equipment for drug swallowers, and detector dogs at work.
The visit concluded with a demonstration of Border Force’s work on the tarmac and freight areas of the airport. This included a search of freight goods by detector dogs and an aircraft which had recently landed.
Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes said:
I was really impressed by the breadth of activity at Heathrow during what was an incredibly interesting visit. What shone through was the dedication and professionalism of Border Force officers in keeping our country safe from illicit people and goods.
I am relishing the opportunity of taking on the immigration and borders brief for the Home Office and look forward to working with staff to keep our borders secure, while ensuring the UK remains open for business.
Border Force Deputy Chief Operating Office Mike Stepney said:
The minister was clearly impressed with the vital Border Force work she saw at Heathrow.
We will continue to crack down on all forms of criminal activity at the border including trafficking, smuggling and tax evasion.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/immigration-minister-visits-heathrow-airport--2
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Monday, January 8, 2018
Friday, January 5, 2018
Guidance: Applications for a fee waiver and refunds
Guidance for UK Visas and Immigration staff on the circumstances in which applicants will qualify for a fee waiver in respect of certain types of leave to remain application.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-for-a-fee-waiver-and-refunds
Thursday, January 4, 2018
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