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UK Visa Denied: 8-Year-Old Stranded Post-Hurricane
11/28/2025
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Story summary
- Lati-Yana Stephanie Brown, eight, remains stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa due to a rejected UK visa.
- Kerrian Bigby and Jerome Hardy, the girl's parents, applied after the hurricane destroyed their daughter's home.
- The Home Office cited a lack of evidence about Lati-Yana's care needs in Jamaica.
- The family's lawyer urged reconsideration, noting a backlog could delay the appeal.
