The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
British people who want to sponsor a foreign spouse or partner for a visa must normally earn £29,000 a year. A review of this policy is due to report in June 2025.
Asylum statistics
This briefing summarises statistics on asylum seekers in the UK and refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.
eVisas
UK residence permits are going digital. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
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Research Briefing
UK immigration schemes for Afghan nationals
Many MPs receive enquiries from constituents asking how relatives or friends in Afghanistan might be able to come to the UK and the effectiveness of the resettlement and relocation schemes for Afghan nationals are under regular scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: timeline, UK aid and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
Changes to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024
Answers to some frequently asked questions about immigration changes in 2024, including to the minimum income to sponsor a spouse/partner visa.
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2024
The UK spent £4.2 billion, or 28% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2023. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
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Research Briefing
Special visa schemes for Ukrainians
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
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Research Briefing
Unauthorised migration: Timeline and overview of UK-French co-operation
The UK and France have agreements to address unauthorised migration, including by small boats.
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Research Briefing
Unauthorised migration: UK returns agreements with other countries
With which countries does the UK have returns agreements for the removal of people here without permission?
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Research Briefing
Migration statistics
This Commons Library briefing paper is a guide to understanding UK migration statistics. It explains the concepts and methods used in measuring migration and sets out a range of data on migration in the UK and in European Union countries.
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Debate Pack
Debate on indefinite leave to remain for healthcare workers
There will be a debate on e-petition 631412 (settlement rules for healthcare workers) on 18 November 2024 at 16:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Tony Vaughan MP.
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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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Constituency casework
The EU Entry/Exit system and EU travel authorisation system
The EU is planning to introduce new requirements for non-EU nationals to provide fingerprints and obtain a travel authorisation to enter the EU.
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Debate Pack
Visas, security and access to services for Hongkongers living in the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on visas, security and access to services for Hongkongers living in the UK on 17 October 2024, opened by Connor Rand MP.
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