Immigration News

Immigration law advisor jailed over scam

A legal advisor from Hayes was jailed for 4.5 years for masterminding a major immigration scam. 41 year old Indian National, Ravi Gupta was arrested by UK Border Agency officers during a dawn raid on his home in Carlyon Road, …

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September 5, 2011


Foreigners involved in UK riots now face deportation

UK Immigration Minister Damian Green has vowed foreign rioters and looters will be deported from Britain at the ‘earliest opportunity’. According to the UK Border Agency, around 150 of the 2,800 people arrested over the looting and arson attacks are …

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August 31, 2011


UK net migration soars by 21%

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that 239,000 more people are arriving in the UK than those leaving – soaring net migration by 21%. This drop undermines Home Secretary, Theresa May’s plans to bring net migration below 100,000. …

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August 25, 2011


Southwest Border Agency Office Now Open

Immigration Minister Damian Green has officially opened the UK Border Agency’s new offices for the Southwest in Plymouth. The immigration Minister praised the work done in the Southwest after meeting the officers who patrol the coastline of Devon and Cornwall …

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August 25, 2011


Immigration fraudster jailed

Following an investigation by UK Border Agency officers, a Pakistani woman who used fake identity to claim asylum and benefits in the UK has been jailed. Kiran Ali was tracked down by officers after she was found to be using …

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August 23, 2011


Asylum seekers cost UK £14 million in legal fees.

Figures have revealed that last year over £14 million was paid out in legal costs and compensation to asylum seekers and other immigrants. The UK Border Agency’s annual report for 2010/2011, revealed the payments were £2 million more than the …

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August 22, 2011