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Overstaying your visa in the UK: FAQ

When does someone become an overstayer? An overstayer is a person who has remained in the UK beyond the period they are permitted. This will either be the expiry date on their most recently issued visa, or...

Landlords seek revisions to immigration proposals

Responding to a government consultation on tackling illegal immigration via rented homes, the British Property Federation (BPF) has warned that the proposals, which could see landlords prosecuted for...

Government faces investigation into “Go Home” advertising campaign

The Advertising Standards Authority has launched an investigation into the Government’s controversial advertising campaign targeting illegal immigrants, after receiving a number of complaints, reports the Independent. The...

Chief Inspector reports on juxtaposed controls

The Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has recently published a report following his inspection into the effectiveness of the juxtaposed controls. Juxtaposed controls were first established in 1994 to...

NAO review of student route immigration

The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a report on the 2009 implementation of a points based route, known as Tier 4, by which students from countries outside the European Economic Area can study in the UK.

Trafficking victims should have the chance to tell their story

Following the publication of the 'Landing in Dover' report by the Children's Commissioner for England, the Executive Director of the Centre for Social Justice, Gavin...

New approach to immigration

Prime Minister David Cameron has set out proposals to tighten the immigration system in Britain. The plans include asking the public to report those they suspect of being illegal immigrants.

Non-compliance with the Return Directive

The European Commission has asked eight Member States to ensure full compliance with EU rules on the return or removal of irregular migrants. So far Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, Lithuania, Poland,...