The Independent highlights the case of Manikarnika Dutta, an assistant professor who is facing deportation due to exceeding the UK's residency limit while conducting essential research abroad. Dutta spent 691 days outside the UK, surpassing the Home Office's 10-year cap of 548 days, which led to her indefinite leave to remain application being rejected. In contrast, her husband’s application was approved. Dutta criticizes the Home Office for being disconnected from the realities of academic work and expressed her feelings of fear about her immigration status while emphasizing the emotional impact on their family.
Ms. Dutta expressed her frustration with the UK Home Office, stating, "I was broken... This policy shows a lack of understanding for the academic commitments impacting residency."
Despite living in the UK for nearly a decade and being married to a UK resident, the Home Office ruled against her, citing insufficient family ties.
Manikarnika Dutta highlighted the emotional toll stating, "I am living in fear of being deported while my husband’s application was approved without issue."
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