- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is a division of the Home Office responsible for the United Kingdom's visa system12. It was formed in 2013 from the section of the UK Border Agency that had administered the visa system1. UKVI is responsible for deciding who has the right to visit, study, work and stay in the United Kingdom2. It helps to protect the UK’s national security, as well as providing a world-class customer service to the millions of people who come to the UK legally each year2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is a division of the Home Office responsible for the United Kingdom's visa system. It was formed in 2013 from the section of the UK Border Agency that had administered the visa system.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Visas_and_ImmigrationUK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is responsible for deciding who has the right to visit, study, work and stay in the United Kingdom. We help to protect the UK’s national security, as well as providing a world-class customer service to the millions of people who come to the UK legally each year.careers.homeoffice.gov.uk/role/frontline-and-operat…
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