Abi Tierney has been appointed as the new Director General of Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Source: UK Immigration RSS
PM sets out vision to cement UK as a science superpower
The world’s top scientists will be encouraged to move to the UK under a shake-up of immigration rules announced by the Prime Minister today.
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New business start-up training for refugees in the UK
A pilot to encourage refugee entrepreneur programmes across the UK has been announced.
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Life in the UK test contract awarded
PSI Services has been awarded the Life in the UK contract by the Home Office, it was announced today.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
One million visitors use passport eGates since expansion
More than one million additional visitors have used the digital border process to enter the UK.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Immigration minister calls for global collaboration on resettlement
The 25th Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement (ATCR) starts in Geneva today.
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Home Secretary asks independent migration experts to advise on future salary thresholds
The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system.
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News story: Government publishes details of immigration advisory groups
The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.
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News story: Minister visits Bristol business incubator to discuss immigration
Caroline Nokes met with entrepreneurs and academics as part of the government’s engagement on the future immigration system.
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News story: New framework to improve integration support
New report which looks to improve integration strategies to better support refugees in the UK has been launched by the Immigration Minister today.
Source: UK Immigration RSS