UK immigration runs pilot of visa expiry 'reminder' service
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18:57 18/04/2013
The UK's immigration authorities have announced a new scheme to remind foreign nationals in the UK when their visa is close to expiry. The pilot scheme has already started. The Home Office will run...
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