What Are Fees for Citizenship Applications?

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Using the web link below, you can find out the fees charged by the Home Office for various applications for British Citizenship.

The web link for fees for British Citizenship applications is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/applying/cost/

Home Office, UKBA

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The UK Border Agency (UKBA), an agency of the Home Office, protects the UK border, and is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the UK.

The UKBA are a global organisation with 23,500 staff - including more than 9,000 warranted officers - operating in local communities, at UK borders and in about 130 countries worldwide.

Foreign nationals can apply for visas at more than 250 visa application centres worldwide.

The website of the Home Office, UKBA is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

How To Apply Online For UK Visa?

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UK visa applications can be submitted online in certain countries if you are applying from outside the UK.

The website to apply online for UK visa from outside the UK is http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ApplyNow.aspx

What Are UK Visa Processing Times In Various Countries?

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This link will help you find the UK visa processing times (waiting times) for various UK visa applications in different countries. You can find out about the visa processing times for UK visa applications in your country by selecting your country from the list of countries in the drop down menu. 

The website link of the UK Visa Guide to processing times is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/customs-travel/beforetravel/visas/processing-times/

How To Book An Appointment With The Home Office To Apply In Person?

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You can book an appointment to submit your application to the Home Office, Public Enquiry Office (PEO) in person.

The website link to book an appointment to apply in person is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/contact/applyinginperson/

How To Book An Appointment Online For Biometrics?

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If you applied by post for an application which requires biometrics, you will need to book an appointment for biometrics after you have received a biometric notification letter from the Home Office.

Online booking is a fast, simple and convenient way of securing an appointment, allowing you to book when it suits you.

The website link for booking an online appointment for biometrics is

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/contact/enrol-biometric

What Is Shortage Occupations List?

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If an occupation is on the shortage occupation list, it means there are not enough resident workers to fill the available jobs in that particular occupation. If a migrant comes to the UK under Tier 2 (General) to do skilled work that is on the shortage occupation list, they will get all the points they need to apply (except the points for English language and maintenance).

The website link for Shortage Occupation List is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/business-sponsors/points/sponsoringmigrants/employingmigrants/shortageoccupationlist/

Register Of Tier 2 Sponsors

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All employers who want to act as a sponsor need a licence. Once they get a licence, they are added to the register of sponsors.

The Website link for the Register of Tier 2 Sponsors is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier2/general/sponsorship/registerofsponsors/

Code Of Practice For Sponsored Workers

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Before an employer can sponsor a skilled migrant to do a job, he must check that the job meets the conditions (skill level and salary) of the relevant code of practice. If the job does not meet those conditions, the employer cannot issue a certificate of sponsorship. The code of practice also tells you how you must advertise the job.

The website link for the Home Office Code Of Practice for Workers is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/business-sponsors/points/sponsoringmigrants/employingmigrants/codesofpractice/

Online Application For Sponsorship Licence

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An application for sponsorship licence is made online.

The web link to apply for a sponsorship licence online is https://www.points.homeoffice.gov.uk/gui-sponsor-jsf/SponsorHome.faces

Home Office Application Forms

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The immigration forms for various categories can be downloaded from the Home Office, UKBA website. The link below will give you access to all the application forms available on the Home Office, UKBA website.

https://apply.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/iapply.portal?_nfpb=true&;

Home Office News And Updates

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You can find out about the Home Office news and updates from the Home Office website.

The website link for the Home Office news and updates is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-and-updates/

UK Immigration Rules

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The Immigration Rules form a major part of the UK immigration law. The Immigration Rules set out the relevant criteria to be satisfied for various immigration categories in order to entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain to be granted to those who are under immigration control.

The website link for the UK immigration rules is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/

Home Office Point Based Calculator

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This tool allows you to calculate how many points you may get, and indicates whether you may be eligible to work or study in the UK under the points-based system.

The website link for the Point Based Calculator of the Home Office, UKBA is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator

OANDA

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OANDA is used by the Home Office, UKBA to covert the overseas earnings into pounds sterling (GBP) for the purposes of Tier 1 General extension applications.

The website of OANDA is http://www.oanda.com

First Tier Tribunal

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Tribunals are specialist judicial bodies which decide disputes in a particular area of law. Most tribunal jurisdictions are part of a structure created by the Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.

The First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) is an independent Tribunal dealing with appeals against decisions made by the Home Secretary and her officials in immigration, asylum and nationality matters.

The website of the First Tier Tribunal is http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmcts/tribunals.htm#1

Upper Tier Tribunal

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The decisions of the First Tier Tribunal on all types of immigration appeals are challenged in Upper Tribunal.

The website of the Upper Tribunal is http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmcts/tribunals.htm#1

Court of Appeal Civil Division

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The appeal determinations of the Upper Tribunal are challenged in the Court of Appeal Civil Division.

The website of the Court of Appeal Civil Division is http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/courts-and-tribunals/courts/court-of-appeal/civil-division/index.htm

High Court (Administrative Court)

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The decisions of the Secretary of Station on immigration cases where right of appeal has not been granted against the refusal of applications are challenged in High Court, Administrative Court, by way of Judicial Review.

The website of the Administrative Court is http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/courts-and-tribunals/courts/administrative-court/index.htm

The Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases. It hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance affecting the whole population.

The website of the Supreme Court is http://www.supremecourt.gov.uk