London, UK – A UK tribunal has blocked the deportation of a Pakistani national with a criminal record after hearing compelling psychological evidence that removal would severely harm the mental health of his eldest son. The Upper Tribunal was informed by expert witnesses that the child—already suffering from heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and stress—would experience significant psychological deterioration if forced to relocate to Pakistan with his family. According to…

A Bangladeshi man convicted of serious crimes including sexual assault and drug trafficking has been allowed to remain in the United Kingdom after an immigration tribunal ruled that deporting him would breach his human rights, due to a lack of adequate mental health care in his home country. The man, whose name is being withheld for legal reasons, was convicted of violently assaulting a stranger in a sexual attack at…

A deeply controversial ruling has ignited public debate after a British immigration tribunal allowed a 44-year-old Ugandan-born man, identified only as MW, to remain in the United Kingdom despite his long criminal history and repeated drug offenses. The man, who arrived in Britain at the age of six and was granted indefinite leave to remain, has amassed 42 criminal convictions over the course of his life. His record includes serious…

As the UK’s immigration landscape tightens, many Nigerians considering asylum find themselves navigating a complex and often daunting process. Yet asylum remains a vital lifeline for those fleeing persecution, violence, or fear — not merely an immigration loophole. Examples of Nigerian cases in the UK include a landmark ruling that established gay men in Nigeria are at risk of serious harm due to persecution. The court found that Nigerian state…

For many immigrants in the United Kingdom, years or even decades of life here can still leave them without a valid visa or permanent status. Whether through overstayed visas, rejected applications, or family circumstances, thousands now find themselves living in legal limbo — long-term UK residents without papers. Recent shifts in UK immigration policy, particularly under the government’s drive to reduce net migration, have raised fresh fears among undocumented communities.…

As the UK government continues to update and refine its immigration rules, understanding the rights of your family members — especially your children and partner — is essential when planning to move to or remain in the country. For many Nigerian families, navigating the UK’s complex immigration system can be challenging. Whether you are applying for a Skilled Worker visa, extending your current visa, or bringing your family from Nigeria…

In the UK, modern slavery is a crime under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and if you are a victim, you can receive immigration support.  Modern slavery refers to situations where people are exploited, controlled, and forced to work or provide services against their will — often through violence, threats, coercion, or deception. Modern slavery, which includes human trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and criminal exploitation. This is the most…

Business leaders, skilled workers, and families across the UK are raising fresh concerns over the government’s latest immigration reforms, as a sweeping extension to settlement rules begins to take hold. Under the changes, immigrants will now have to wait ten years — double the previous period — to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), a status that offers long-term security and access to public benefits. The move, aimed at…

White paper outlines tougher visa restrictions, longer settlement periods, and new controls on universities in bid to cut migration The Government has set out a wide-ranging package of proposed changes to the UK’s immigration system, designed to make it harder to move to and settle in the UK, as part of its pledge to reduce net migration. In a new white paper published on 12 May 2025, entitled Restoring Control…

A Sri Lankan asylum seeker accused of recruiting child soldiers for the Tamil Tigers has won the right to remain in the UK after British judges ruled there was not enough evidence to support the claims. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had previously been denied asylum in France, where a court found grounds to exclude him under international law due to suspected involvement in war crimes.…

An illegal immigrants right to remain in the UK will be reconsidered after a judge issued a contradictory ruling on whether he has a genuine relationship with his daughter. Andrew Kung’u Gichuhi, a Kenyan national, initially won his appeal to stay in Britain on the grounds that it would be unreasonable to expect his daughter to leave the country. However, in the same judgment, the immigration judge also stated that…

Nearly 30,000 people deported since election as Home Office targets rogue employers The Home Office has stepped up its battle against illegal working in the UK, making thousands of arrests and deportations in a sweeping crackdown launched since Labour came to power. New figures reveal that between 5 July 2024—just one day after Labour’s general election win—and 31 May 2025, immigration enforcement officers arrested 6,410 individuals suspected of working illegally…