AutisticMumTo3Jul 1, 2024

‘Frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas risks repeat of Windrush scandal, experts warn | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jun/29/frightening-and-frustrating-move-to-evisas-risks-repeat-of-windrush-scandal-experts-warn

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‘Frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas risks repeat of Windrush scandal, experts warn

Concerns mount for the UK’s non-EU migrants, as even those who have lived in Britain for decades will have to provide proof of residency

The Guardian
AutisticMumTo3May 18, 2024

Fears of new Windrush as thousands of UK immigrants face ‘cliff edge’ visa change | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/18/digital-visa-switch-uk-immigrants-december-deadline

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Fears of new Windrush as thousands of UK immigrants face ‘cliff edge’ visa change

Campaigners say move to electronic permits by the end of the year is a ‘recipe for disaster’ that could leave immigrants without proof of status

The Guardian