"A BBC investigation has uncovered how migrants whose visas are due to run out are being given fake cover stories and instructed in how to obtain fabricated evidence, including supporting letters, photographs and medical reports."
"In some cases, law firms and advisers are charging thousands of pounds to advise migrants how they can claim to be gay and in fear for their lives if they return to Pakistan or Bangladesh, in order to apply for asylum."
"The BBC has also discovered how some migrants are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of domestic abuse to secure permanent residence more quickly than through other routes, such as asylum."
The government is investigating reports that some migrants are being advised to falsely claim they are gay or victims of domestic abuse to remain in the UK. No 10 stated that there are robust safeguards to ensure claims are rigorously assessed. The Home Office and the Immigration Advice Authority are working to hold accountable those abusing the immigration system. A BBC investigation revealed that some migrants are being coached on how to fabricate evidence and are paying law firms for this advice, exploiting rules meant for genuine victims of domestic abuse.
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