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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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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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
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
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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Will record net migration continue?
Students, care workers and humanitarian visa schemes have contributed to record net migration. Immigration may fall in 2024 with no further policy changes.
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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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Debate Pack
Debate on the costs associated with illegal immigration
A general debate on the costs associated with illegal immigration is scheduled for Tuesday 7 May 2024 in Westminster Hall at 11.30 am.
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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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Research Briefing
Asylum support: Accommodation and financial support for asylum seekers
People claiming asylum in the UK are not eligible for mainstream welfare benefits and are generally not allowed to work. Instead, asylum seekers who are destitute can apply to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI, a Home Office directorate) for accommodation or money (or both) while they are waiting for a decision on their asylum claim. This is commonly referred to as ‘asylum support’.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: The spending of the Home Office on asylum and migration
On Thursday 14 March 2024, the House of Commons will consider the estimates of public spending by the Home Office on asylum and migration.
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