ARTICLE · 03 DECEMBER 2009

Identity Cards For Foreign Nationals ("ICFNs") - Update

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Further to our Law-Now of 6 October 2009, the UK Border Agency ("UKBA") has now provided further information on applying for ICFNs.

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Caron Pope

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Further to our Law-Now of 6 October 2009, the UK Border Agency ("UKBA") has now provided further information on applying for ICFNs. Biometrics must be given as part of the ICFN application process and is currently obligatory for those applying for ancestry extensions, domestic workers, academic visitors and visitors for medical treatment.

From 6 January 2010, those applying for extensions of their work permits under Tier 2 must also provide biometrics, which means appearing in-person at a biometric collection centre. Highly Skilled Migrants will also be affected later in 2010.

We have previously expressed concern about the availability of biometric appointments resulting in severe delays for those required to apply for an ICFN. The UKBA has previously stated that Post Offices will be available as biometric centres, and has now released details of those that have been approved to give this service.

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