Welcome to the UK Border Agency
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.
Employing migrant workers
Tiers 2 and 5 go live 27 November 2008
From 27 November 2008 employers wishing to bring non-European Economic Area migrants to the United Kingdom under tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system will need to be a licensed sponsor.
Businesses and Sponsors
This section is for businesses employing migrants and for education providers who sponsor students.
Travel and Migration
This section is for migrants in the United Kingdom and people travelling to the UK.