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Sandra Paul
On 12 November 2013, the Home Office launched a consultation looking at changes to the charging principles. The consultation will last for 3 weeks and as part of the consultation the Home Office will be seeking views on how the Home Office charges customers and the services it provides. The last consultation on charging was carried out in 2009 and this is now a good opportunity for stakeholders to have their voice heard.
One area where the Home Office is focussing its attention at the moment is the introduction of premium or business support services to improve the customers experience, both at the application stage and when passing through UK immigration control. Examples of appropriate services are requested together with the fee which should be levied. The extension of mobile services is given as an example; at present it is possible for applicants based in the UK to pay for a mobile biometric unit to visit their premises for a £6000 fee. Mobile services have also been rolled out in China and India.
Other questions included are:
The Home Office is seeking views from businesses as well as individuals and if you would like to respond, you should complete the questions in the Fees and charging Immigration and Visas Consultation Document, and submit it to charging.consultation@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk by 3 December.
Changes to Document Requirements
From 28 October 2013, applicants applying for extensions of stay, settlement or British citizenship in the UK by virtue of their marriage or relationship with a British person or a person present and settled in the UK, will no longer need to submit the original passport of the British national when applying by post. Instead a copy of the British passport can be provided.
We welcome views and opinions about the issues raised in this blog. Should you require specific advice in relation to personal circumstances, please use the form on the contact page.
Sandra Paul
Liam Hurren
Olivia Stiles
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