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Turkish Nationals Face UK Removal Amid Rising Visa Rejections
A sharp rise in rejected residency applications for Turkish nationals has sparked accusations that the Home Office has failed to learn from the Windrush scandal.
Concerns have emerged following a sudden increase in the number of Turkish nationals facing removal from the UK due to rejected applications for indefinite leave to remain. These refusals primarily affect individuals on European Community Association Agreement visas, which are used by Turkish nationals seeking to establish businesses in the country. Figures show that successful applications have plummeted while rejections have risen sharply, with refusal letters containing basic errors and disputed requirements. Politicians, including David Lammy, have raised concerns that the policy shift has devastated lives and drawn comparisons to the Windrush scandal.
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