Asylum statistics
This briefing summarises statistics on asylum seekers in the UK and refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.
UK immigration schemes for Afghan nationals
Many MPs receive enquiries from constituents asking how relatives or friends in Afghanistan might be able to come to the UK and the effectiveness of the resettlement and relocation schemes for Afghan nationals are under regular scrutiny.
The Syrian civil war: timeline, UK aid and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2024
The UK spent £4.2 billion, or 28% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2023. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
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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: Timeline and overview of UK-French co-operation
The UK and France have agreements to address unauthorised migration, including by small boats.
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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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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
Safe and legal humanitarian routes to the UK
What authorised immigration routes are available to people wanting to come to the UK for humanitarian reasons, how many people use them, and what is the government's position on establishing more?
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Research Briefing
Constituency casework: Immigration, asylum and nationality
Many requests can be resolved by using information from trusted online sources or making enquiries with the Home Office. Constituents with complex cases likely need professional advice.
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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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Research Briefing
The immigration rules
The criteria for permission to enter or remain in the UK, and conditions attached, are specified in the immigration rules rather than legislation. Parliament has a limited role in overseeing changes to the rules.
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Research Briefing
UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
People making unauthorised journeys to claim asylum in the UK could be sent to Rwanda under a controversial relocation treaty.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians
There will be a Westminster Hall debate relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians on 13 May 2024, opened by Cat Smith MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to an e-petition that attracted over 100,000 signatures.
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Research Briefing
Safety of Rwanda Bill: progress of the bill
Parliament is considering a bill to deter unauthorised migration by stating that it is safe to relocate non-Rwandan asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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