The UK government has introduced digital reforms aimed at simplifying, speeding up, and making the immigration appeals process more accessible.
These changes, which come after extensive digital transformation, aim to reduce delays and barriers in the immigration system.
According to the UK Government, the First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum service handles about 50,000 immigration appeals annually.
These appeals involve people challenging decisions made by the Home Office regarding their immigration status, permission to stay, deportation, and entry clearance.
Reforms address previous barriers
Before the introduction of the reform program, details indicate that applicants and staff faced significant challenges. People struggled with complex paper forms, particularly those who did not speak English as their first language.
- The reliance on paper-based systems also slowed down the process, as staff manually reviewed and handled forms.
- The UK Government’s goal with the reform is to…