UK Visas and Immigration
Minister of State for Immigration | |
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| Website | UK Visas and Immigration |
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is a division of the
History
The then Home Secretary,
Sarah Rapson, the
Role
UKVI operates the UK visa system, managing applications from foreign nationals seeking to visit or work in the UK and also considering applications from businesses and educational institutions seeking to become sponsors for foreign nationals. It also considers applications from foreign nationals seeking protection or British citizenship and manages appeals from those who have been denied visas.[6]
The UKVI's role has widened in the aftermath of Brexit. In January 2021, the UK implemented a new points-based immigration system, and EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens who resided in the UK must have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after the Brexit transition period.[7]
Locations
As of 2017[update], UKVI is spread over nine buildings across the country.[8] The headquarters of UK Visas and Immigration are in South London in Lunar House. Other immigration offices, such as the Public Enquiry Office, are also there.
See also
- National Border Targeting Centre in south Manchester
- Surinder Singh route
- Windrush scandal (leading to the Windrush Scheme)
References
- ^ "UK Border Agency 'not good enough' and being scrapped". BBC News. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "UK Border Agency's transition to Home Office". UK Border Agency. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "UK Border Agency 'not good enough' and being scrapped". BBC News. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "Minister of State for Immigration". GOV.UK. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ "Director for Visas and Citizenship". gov.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "About Us". gov.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status)". gov.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^ "Visa premium service centres". gov.uk. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
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