The United Nations Global Compact for Migration
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was formally adopted by 164 Member States of the United Nations,…
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Immigration
The progress of the EU Settlement Scheme so far
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) created two new statuses for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals living in the UK. These are Settled Status and Pre-Settled Status. This Insight examines the existing data regarding applications under the scheme. …
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‘Good character’ removed for some citizenship applications to remedy discrimination
Some children born overseas to British parents were not automatically classed as British citizens by descent, due to discriminatory provisions in the law. …
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British citizenship by naturalisation
This briefing explores the process for adults to become British citizens by naturalisation under the British Nationality Act 1981. The…
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EU preparations for a no-deal Brexit
The EU and the other 27 Member States have been preparing for a possible no-deal, or ‘disorderly’, Brexit. The European…
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Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for Commonwealth citizens to join the UK’s armed forces. It explores the immigration…
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Brexit: Owning a Second Home in the EU27
This paper compiles responses to a variety of frequently asked questions by MPs on behalf of their constituents who own…
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NHS staff from overseas: statistics
65,000 NHS staff in England are EU nationals – 5.5% of all staff. Overall, 13.1% of NHS staff say that…
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Immigration detention of survivors of trafficking and modern slavery
A Westminster Hall debate on “Immigration detention of survivors of trafficking and modern slavery” is scheduled for Tuesday 9 July…
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General debate on changes to Tier 5 Religious Worker Visas
General debate on changes to Tier 5 Religious Worker Visas…
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Opposition Day Debate: Immigration
On 26 June 2019 there will be a half-day Opposition day debate on a Motion on Immigration in the name…
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Debate on a Motion on Refugee Family Reunion
A Backbench Business debate on a Motion on refugee family reunion is scheduled in the Chamber on Thursday 20 June…
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EU Settlement Scheme
This briefing provides an overview of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). The scheme has been introduced to allow EU, EEA…
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Migration Statistics
This Commons Library briefing paper is a guide to understanding UK migration statistics. It explains the concepts and methods used…
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Brexit questions in national and EU courts
It has been predicted that Brexit issues will give rise to many legal actions in UK and other Member States’…
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