UKBA Residency news

Additional changes to application process for application forms for students and marriages to include dependants

13 Jun 2008 14:37:44 GMT

From 16 June 2008, both the main applicant and any dependants applying for an extension of stay (further leave to remain) in the United Kingdom using application forms for students FLR(S) and marriages FLR(M) will also need to complete the new section (7) of the application form which covers biometric immigration documents.

Changes to application process affecting application forms for students and marriages

28 Apr 2008 07:34:22 GMT

From 28 April 2008, people applying for an extension of stay in the United Kingdom using application forms for students FLR(S) and marriages FLR(M) will also need to complete the new section (7) of the application form.

Revised application forms and guidance notes now available - FLR(M) and FLR(S)

18 Apr 2008 14:36:04 GMT

Revised versions of the FLR(M) and FLR(S) forms and guides are now available for use from 28 April 2008.

National identity scheme delivery plan published

6 Mar 2008 10:17:37 GMT

The delivery of the national identity scheme gathered momentum today as plans were laid out by the Home Secretary beginning with the introduction of identity cards for foreign nationals in 2008 and British citizens in 2009.

New and revised immigration application forms

8 Feb 2008 09:33:39 GMT

New and revised immigration application forms are to be specified for applications made on or after 29 February 2008.

Knowledge of language and life requirement for settlement applications - extension of transitional arrangements

4 Feb 2008 12:12:13 GMT

Applicants who apply for settlement but do not meet the knowledge of language and life requirement currently have their applications considered instead as an application to extend temporary permission to stay in the United Kingdom.

A compassionate immigration system for children

31 Jan 2008 11:19:44 GMT

A host of new measures will ensure that children in the immigration system are dealt with humanely and compassionately, Immigration Minister Liam Byrne announced today.

Introduction of language and citizenship knowledge testing for settlement applications from 2 April 2007

1 Apr 2007 23:00:00 GMT

From 2 April 2007 all applicants for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) will need to provide evidence that they have passed either the Life in the UK test or an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) which includes citizenship materials.

Introduction of new rules for people applying for settlement

18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

If you are planning to apply for indefinite leave to remain (or settlement) in the UK , you will need to be aware of the introduction of new rules for applications made on or after 2 April 2007 . They will require applicants to show that they have a sufficient knowledge of language and life in the UK in order to qualify for settlement.

Changes to the Immigration Rules - leave to remain and settlement

13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

From 3 April 2006, there will be important changes in Immigration Rules, which will affect people applying for leave to remain, and indefinite leave to remain (or settlement) , in the UK.