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Family of British citizens and settled persons

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

Family of British citizens and settled persons This page explains who can come live in the United Kingdom as the family member of a British citizen or a settled person. A settled person is a person that was given permission … Continue reading →

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UK Visit Visa Applications Forms, Supporting Documents and Immigration Rules

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

This page provides a practical overview, per UK visit/transit visa category, of the UK visa application form (and, where applicable, Appendices), to be completed; links to relevant UKBA Visa Guidance on how to complete your form, UKBA Supporting Documents Guidance … Continue reading →

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Where can I submit my visa application? Does this have to be in my home country?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Can I submit my UK visa application outside my home country? The ‘How to apply’ pages on the UKBA website will tell you at which application centre you can submit your application and will explain the application procedures. But can … Continue reading →

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No appointments visa application centre Rome 1-5 October

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

As part of the UKBA’s ongoing project to centralise the UK visa decision-making process in the United Kingdom, all visa applications submitted in Italy will be forwarded to Croydon for decision w.e.f. 8 October. To prepare for this move, the … Continue reading →

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What are the processing times?

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

How long does it take to get my UK visa? The processing times for UK visas vary from Embassy to Embassy. To get an idea of how long it will take to process your UK visa application, you can visit … Continue reading →

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UK immigration rules. I am a US citizen. Do I need a visa for the UK?

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Remember, immigration law is complex and subject to continuous change. The information provided here may be out of date, or just based on personal experience/knowledge. The use of these pages is therefore entirely at your own risk. Before applying for … Continue reading →

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Changes to the family migration immigration rules come into effect on 9 July 2012

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

The following text was published on the UKBA website on 13 June 2012 Changes to the family migration Immigration Rules come into effect on 9 July 2012 09 July 2012 A number of changes to the Immigration Rules come into … Continue reading →

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Why does it take so long before I get my visa after an appeal?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Why does it take so long before I get my visa after an appeal? If the judge allows your appeal, his or her determination will be sent to the relevant visa section, which will in turn contact you. It can … Continue reading →

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UK Visas: What supporting documents should I include with my application?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

What supporting documents should I include with my application? For PBS applicants, this question is fairly easy to answer because the UK immigration rules stipulate that a list of “specified documents” have to be submitted in support of all PBS … Continue reading →

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UK visas: Do I have the right of appeal?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

My UK visa application was refused. Do I have the right of appeal? If UKBA refuses your application, they will send you a letter informing you of their decision. This is called the notice of decision. The notice of decision … Continue reading →

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