Research Briefing
Afghanistan 2021: Key resources for UK nationals and Afghans
This page was last updated on 1 September 2021- the Commons Library Briefing UK immigration routes for Afghan nationals provides more recent updates.
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Research Briefing
Constituency casework: asylum, immigration and nationality
This briefing outlines the legal restrictions on giving immigration advice, gives suggestions on handling constituent enquiries, and refers to some sources of information and advice.
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Research Briefing
People from abroad: what benefits can they claim?
This briefing provides a broad overview of the rules on access to benefits for people coming to the UK from abroad. It describes the situation for asylum seekers, nationals from European Economic Area (EEA) countries, and non-EEA nationals.
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Research Briefing
Nationality and Borders Bill, Bill 141 of 2021-22
The Nationality and Borders Bill of 2021-22 was introduced to the House on 6 July. Second reading will take place on 19 and 20 July.
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Research Briefing
Article 31 of the Refugee Convention
Article 31 of the 1951 Refugee Convention is concerned with "refugees unlawfully in the country of refuge."
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: an amnesty for undocumented migrants
Read the Government's response and arguments relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 567681, scheduled for Monday 19 July at 6:15pm. The debate will be opened by Tom Hunt MP.
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Debate Pack
Delays in the asylum system
A 90-minute Westminster Hall debate on delays in the asylum system has been scheduled for 7 July.
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Insight
EU Settlement Scheme applications: Figures in final month
What we know about applications to the scheme and grants of status as the scheme draws to its official close.
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Research Briefing
EU Settlement Scheme application deadline
This briefing is for members and their staff dealing with constituency casework related to the EU Settlement Scheme deadline.
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Research Briefing
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: updated reading list
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: updated reading list
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Research Briefing
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa
The Government has created a new visa for people from Hong Kong with British National (Overseas) status. The five year visa will enable BN(O)s and their dependent family members to live, work and study in the UK, and give them a route to permanent settlement and British citizenship. It launches on 31 January.
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Research Briefing
Asylum support: accommodation and financial support for asylum seekers
People claiming asylum are not eligible for mainstream welfare benefits and are not usually allowed to work. Destitute asylum seekers can apply to the Home Office for accommodation and/or financial support whilst they are waiting for a decision on their asylum claim.
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Research Briefing
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: a reading list
This reading list collates a selection of recent media coverage, stakeholder responses and other background material relevant to the Government’s New Plan for Immigration policy statement.
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Debate Pack
UK asylum system and asylum seekers’ mental health
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK asylum system and asylum seekers’ mental health has been scheduled for Tuesday 13 April 2021 from 6:50-7:50pm. The debate has been initiated by Carol Monaghan MP.
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Debate Pack
Immigration and nationality application fees
A Westminster Hall debate on immigration and nationality application fees has been scheduled for Thursday 25 March 2021 from 1:30-3:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Meg Hillier MP.
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