The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom borders and controlling migration in the United Kingdom.
We manage border control for the United Kingdom, enforcing immigration and customs regulations. We also consider applications for permission to enter or stay in the United Kingdom, citizenship and asylum.
News & updates
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Strict new rules for foreign students
30 July 2008
Foreign students hoping to come to the UK to study will have to meet strict new criteria, the Government announced today.
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Points-based system - sponsor register open to all
28 July 2008
From Monday 28 July 2008, employers and educational institutions can apply to join the sponsor register for tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the points-based system.