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Featured Funding boost for councils as new Afghan resettlement plans set out

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Local authorities will receive a generous funding package to support the resettlement of families who have come to the UK having been at risk in Afghanistan.

UK secures the rights of millions of EU citizens

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New statistics show there were 6 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021, securing EU citizens’ rights in the UK.

Graduate route for best and brightest launches

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New immigration route provides greater opportunity for talented international graduates.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents

Guidance

This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.

Visa decision waiting times

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This collection contains information on visa decision waiting times for applications outside and inside the UK.

EU Settlement Scheme guidance

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A guide to applying to the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families.

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