Indian Man Faces Deportation After 30 Years in UK, Emotional Farewell Video Goes Viral

An Indian man who has lived in the UK for over 30 years is facing deportation, despite building a life and family there. A viral video shows him being driven to the airport by friends, with many social media users expressing sympathy and criticizing the UK's immigration policies. The exact details of his immigration status are unclear, but the case has sparked discussions about long-term migrants, citizenship rights, and immigration law complexities.

In a recent viral video, an Indian man who has lived in the UK for over three decades was seen being driven to the airport by friends, sparking widespread discussions about immigration policies. The man, whose immigration status remains unclear, has built a life and family in the UK, but now faces deportation. This case has brought attention to the complexities of long-term migration, citizenship rights, and the UK's immigration system.

Before the Brexit referendum in 2016, EU citizens could work in the UK without visas, but this changed with the implementation of the post-Brexit immigration system in 2021. Under this system, EU and non-EU citizens both need work visas to work in the UK [1]. The post-Brexit system has seen a significant increase in non-EU work visa grants, particularly in the Skilled Worker visa category [1].

The health and social care sector has accounted for over 60% of Skilled Worker visa grants in recent years, with these workers often being shielded from salary threshold increases [1]. However, there is widespread evidence of exploitation of migrant workers, especially in low-paid or isolated jobs [1]. The case of the Indian man being deported highlights the potential vulnerabilities of long-term migrants in the UK immigration system.

The deportation of long-term migrants like the Indian man raises questions about citizenship rights and the complexities of immigration law. While the UK has seen an increase in long-term migrants remaining in the country, many non-EU citizens who received work visas in the past left the UK within five years [1]. The deportation of the Indian man suggests that even long-term migrants can face uncertainty and potential removal from the country.

The case has sparked discussions about the need for reform in the UK's immigration policies. As the UK continues to rely on migrant workers, particularly in sectors like health and social care, it is essential to consider the rights and needs of long-term migrants. The deportation of the Indian man serves as a reminder of the human impact of immigration policies and the importance of fair and compassionate treatment for all migrants.

References:
[1] Migration Observatory. (n.d.). Work visas and migrant workers in the UK. Retrieved from https://migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/briefings/work-visas-and-migrant-workers-in-the-uk/