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News story: Twenty three universities join student visa pilotHome Office to extend scheme which streamlines process for international Masters students wanting to study in the UK.February 2, 2019

News story: Government doubles exceptional talent visa offerDouble the number of visas will be made available to leading figures and individuals who show promise in technology, science, art and creative industries.February 2, 2019

Press release: Fake remembrance merchandise seized by Border ForceBorder Force officers have seized fake poppy branded jewellery, key rings and scarves estimated to be worth approximately £150,000.February 2, 2019

News story: More detail provided on new settled status for EU citizensNew document sets out how EU citizens will be supported through an application process which is streamlined and easy to use.February 2, 2019

News story: Home Office announces changes to Grenfell immigration policyThe 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.February 2, 2019

Press release: Hull people smuggler jailedA Lithuanian man who attempted to smuggle two Chinese nationals into the UK at the Port of Hull has been jailed for more than two years.February 2, 2019

News story: Home Office publishes second report on statistics collected under exit checks programmeThe Home Office has today published the second report on the data collected on travellers departing and arriving in the UK as part of the exit checks programme.February 2, 2019

News story: Refugees of all nationalities fleeing Syria are now eligible for resettlement in the UKThe Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) will be expanded to include refugees of all nationalities who have fled the conflict in Syria to neighbouring countries.February 2, 2019

Press release: Home Secretary visits new coastal patrol vessel in ScotlandThe Home Secretary today took to the waters in Troon to see first-hand how Border Force is working with regional partners to protect Scotland’s coastline.February 2, 2019

News story: EU Settlement Scheme rolled out to public test phaseAfter successful private pilots of the system, the next testing phase of the EU Settlement Scheme is now opening more widely.February 2, 2019