Concerns have been raised regarding the UK government's inability to efficiently monitor migrant exits post-visa expiration. Currently, the system relies on matching limited passenger data with visa records, resulting in potential illegal residency. Recent statistics show net migration peaked at 906,000, before dipping to 728,000, yet accuracy of these numbers is questioned as they are labeled 'experimental' by the ONS. New visa rules have heightened eligibility requirements, but officials reveal tracking of individual migrant exits remains insufficient, highlighting gaps in immigration enforcement and monitoring.
"The border system continues to fail without proper exit checks, leaving a risk of people staying illegally and working in the black economy."
"We can only know if someone has left the country by matching airline passenger data with visa records."
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