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Home Office guidance for UK visa applicants updated amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 02 November 2020

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LNB News 02/11/2020

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Issue Date: 02 November 2020

Published Date: 02 November 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Home Office has updated its guidance webpage 'Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents' on 2 November 2020, in line with the government's announcement of a four-week national lockdown in England. It extends the scope of individuals applying for a grant of exceptional assurance to include those whose leave has expired between 1 November 2020 and 30 November 2020.

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