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UK Targets 132,000 Students for Deportation Over Visa Issues
9/2/2025
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- The UK Home Office is notifying 132,000 international students about potential deportation for visa overstays.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper reported that 15,000 students seek asylum annually as their visas expire.
- Asylum claims from students have tripled since 2020, making up 36% of total claims.
- Critics argue the campaign unfairly targets international students and signals a policy shift.
- Deportations will commence under a new returns agreement with France, with details pending.
