Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2024-25
MPs will debate the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at second reading on Monday 10 February 2025.
Potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK on 29 January 2025, led by Sarah Olney MP.
The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
British people who want to sponsor a foreign spouse or partner for a visa must normally earn £29,000 a year. A review of this policy is due to report in June 2025.
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Research Briefing
eVisas
UK residence permits are going digital. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
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Research Briefing
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
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Research Briefing
Changes to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024
Answers to some frequently asked questions about immigration changes in 2024, including to the minimum income to sponsor a spouse/partner visa.
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Research Briefing
Special visa schemes for Ukrainians
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
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Research Briefing
Unauthorised migration: UK returns agreements with other countries
With which countries does the UK have returns agreements for the removal of people here without permission?
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Debate Pack
Debate on indefinite leave to remain for healthcare workers
There will be a debate on e-petition 631412 (settlement rules for healthcare workers) on 18 November 2024 at 16:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Tony Vaughan MP.
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Debate Pack
Visas, security and access to services for Hongkongers living in the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on visas, security and access to services for Hongkongers living in the UK on 17 October 2024, opened by Connor Rand MP.
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Research Briefing
No recourse to public funds
Why does the UK ban migrants from claiming benefits, and what are the arguments for and against this 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
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Research Briefing
The government’s response to the Windrush scandal
Redress schemes offering immigration/citizenship documents and financial compensation to victims of the Windrush scandal have been running for several years.
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Research Briefing
The immigration health surcharge
Temporary migrants in the UK usually pay a surcharge based on the length of their visa, which raises money for healthcare spending.
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Research Briefing
Deportation of foreign national offenders
Deporting foreign national offenders from the UK is a longstanding government priority but the number of people deported has fallen.
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Research Briefing
Asylum seekers: the permission to work policy
Can asylum seekers work in the UK while waiting for a decision on their application for refugee status?
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