#uk-immigration

#uk-immigration

The UK has seen an increase in migrant crossings via the English Channel, with notable figures reported recently.

AI surveillance towers in England's coastal areas may be endangering migrants crossing the Channel.

Proposed legislation aims to tackle people smuggling by introducing new criminal charges and empowering law enforcement.

New interim orders against suspected traffickers aim to speed up enforcement before convictions, but may not significantly deter ongoing migration issues.

U.S., Canada, and other visa-exempt travelers will need ETA to enter the UK starting January 8, enhancing digital immigration and border security.

The UK government aims to address a significant backlog in asylum claims, impacting lives for years.

Individuals wait for years in precarious situations, exemplifying systemic issues in the immigration process.

Asylum claim rejections are rising, with 42,000 awaiting appeals, stressing the need for urgent system improvements.

The UK is reviewing the application of human rights law regarding irregular immigration.

Yvette Cooper is seeking to control immigration, focusing on article eight of the Human Rights Act.

The Bibby Stockholm is controversial, with asylum seekers being relocated across the UK as their claims are processed.

The asylum backlog in the UK could take up to three years to resolve, affecting the promise to end asylum hotels.

Scholar threatened with deportation due to excessive time abroad for academic research, despite long residency and marriage in the UK.

Over 6,000 Syrians in the UK face delayed asylum claims due to a government freeze following the fall of Assad's regime.

The UK government is addressing a legal loophole allowing a Palestinian family to claim residency through a Ukrainian immigration scheme.

Conservative party plans to double the period for new immigrants to qualify for indefinite leave to remain in the UK from five years to ten.

Kemi Badenoch advocates for reformed civil service hiring to enhance border management by aligning officials' roles with immigration enforcement rather than social support.

Migrants arriving illegally in the UK will be denied British citizenship under new Home Office rules.

UK government eases visa restrictions for Ukrainians, allowing parents to sponsor their children under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

A campaign successfully reunites an Afghan pilot and his family in the UK after years of separation and bureaucratic obstacles.

Travelers are facing significant challenges in proving immigration status under the new UK eVisa system, undermining access to basic services.

EU citizens face uncertainty traveling abroad while waiting on UK residency applications, risking removal upon return.

Labour government's new asylum policies could reduce backlog and grant asylum to over 63,000 individuals by 2025.

UK ministers postponed full eVisa rollout due to system glitches risking residents stranded abroad.

The Home Office's eVisa scheme raises concerns regarding errors and access due to its online, real-time system dependent on multiple databases.

The UK is significantly increasing funding to deport migrants and assist their reintegration after a deadly crossing incident.

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A Chinese businessman has been barred from entering the UK due to national security concerns linked to his ties with Prince Andrew and Chinese officials.

Prince Andrew ceased contact with a businessman accused of espionage after government advice due to national security concerns.

The introduction of eVisas in the UK raises concerns for long-term residents who may struggle to prove their rights to reside and access services.

The Windrush report is vital for transparency and accountability in addressing systemic racism in UK immigration practices.

Joshua Bynoe sentenced to three years for attempting to smuggle five migrants into the UK in dangerous conditions.

The severe health consequences from human trafficking were highlighted by a case involving a stroke victim and dehydration among smuggled individuals.