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Briefing on visa fees sent to all MPs

We have sent a briefing on the impact of the NHS surcharge and extortionate visa fees on migrants in the UK to every MP. In the briefing, we call on the Government to abolish the NHS surcharge for all migrants, reduce visa fees for adults to the cost of administration, and make visa applications for children free of charge. Aware of the particular difficulties caused by Covid-19 for many migrants, we also called on the Government to automatically extend all leave to remain by one year. Read the briefing here.…

We have sent a briefing on the impact of the NHS surcharge and extortionate visa fees on migrants in the UK to every MP. In the briefing, we call on…

Migrant Voice joins with Amnesty UK to call for support for migrants during Covid-19

In May 2020, Migrant Voice joined with Amnesty UK to call for the Government to ensure that everyone can have access to their basic needs during the Covid-19 pandemic, regardless of their immigration status: access to safe, secure accommodation, the means to feed themselves and their families, and vital healthcare. Many of our members are struggling to keep themselves and their families safe, healthy and fed during this pandemic - but this is entirely avoidable. Sign this Amnesty UK petition to call on the Government to take action to keep…

In May 2020, Migrant Voice joined with Amnesty UK to call for the Government to ensure that everyone can have access to their basic needs during the Covid-19 pandemic, regardless…

We're all migrants now when it comes to staying in touch

Many people have had to find new ways to stay in touch with family and friends during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even if someone lives around the corner, they are now out of reach. For migrants, this situation is not new. With our families thousands of miles away, online communication is all we’ve ever had, And for us, it’s not a temporary situation. Yes, some of us chose to move away, chose to live in another country. But the decision to leave our loved ones behind was one of the hardest…

Many people have had to find new ways to stay in touch with family and friends during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even if someone lives around the corner, they are now…

Unfairlough

I am a 28-year old professional, fluent in six languages, who relocated to London roughly three years ago to continue my studies in the UK, where I recently completed my Masters degree. Ending up jobless seemed like something that wouldn’t happen to me. Since January 2020, I’ve been working as a Business Consultant and I had a permanent contract with my US-based company, which is registered in the UK. You can imagine my surprise when, during one of our daily e-calls in early April, my whole team and I were…

I am a 28-year old professional, fluent in six languages, who relocated to London roughly three years ago to continue my studies in the UK, where I recently completed my…

Atlantics: A dazzling debut from Dakar

Another precarious boat of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Whether receptive or hostile, the commentary that accompanies it will often focus entirely on how European societies will be affected by this migration. When stories about migration to Europe are consistently associated with images like this, stripping migrants both literally and figuratively of any background, you might indeed be forgiven for thinking that migrants appear out of thin air at the borders of Europe. But what about the place these people have left? What is the effect of migration on there?…

Another precarious boat of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Whether receptive or hostile, the commentary that accompanies it will often focus entirely on how European societies will be affected by…

The war against Covid-19: Dangerous times, yet ripe with potential

The eerie sight of deserted London landmarks and underground stations is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary times we are living through. Not since the Second World War have such severe restrictions on daily life been imposed on the British public. Despite some initial reservations, the wartime analogy is now one that has been embraced by many leaders. In the US, President Donald Trump has happily cast himself as a ‘wartime leader’, whilst UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s televised addresses to the nation have taken on an almost Churchillian tone. Both are…

The eerie sight of deserted London landmarks and underground stations is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary times we are living through. Not since the Second World War have such…

'Kate and Koji' is corny but very welcome

In the latest of our occasional commentaries on the coverage of migration in the media, Daniel Nelson looks at ITV's Kate and Koji. A second sympathetic sitcom about an asylum-seeker is now screening on prime time TV. Should we applaud or boo? The first, Home, was about a Syrian who smuggles his way into a suburban family home by stowing away in their car boot. The new comedy, Kate and Koji, is set in an English seaside caff and is built around a West African doctor. The principal characters are an…

In the latest of our occasional commentaries on the coverage of migration in the media, Daniel Nelson looks at ITV's Kate and Koji. A second sympathetic sitcom about an…

Covid-19: Migrant Voice calling for policy changes to help migrants

Since the escalation of the Covid-19 epidemic in the UK, the migration sector has been working together with different migrant communities to assess the particular issues affecting them and to call for urgent changes to national policies, regulations and practicies. At Migrant Voice, we have been contributing to these conversations and raising our voice with others to push for the change that's needed. Here are some of the calls we're supporting and letters we've been signing: We joined with Medact, JCWI, Liberty and many others to call for an immediate…

Since the escalation of the Covid-19 epidemic in the UK, the migration sector has been working together with different migrant communities to assess the particular issues affecting them and to…

Important update about Migrant Voice work

Due to growing concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, Migrant Voice staff are working remotely from Monday 16 March. Our offices are closed and we will not be holding any face-to-face events, trainings or meetings until further notice. If you have a meeting scheduled with any of our staff or you are signed up to a training session, we will be in touch with you soon. We are currently exploring different ways that we can continue working with you – whether by phone, Skype or using other online tools – and…

Due to growing concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, Migrant Voice staff are working remotely from Monday 16 March. Our offices are closed and we will not be holding any face-to-face…

A (small) step in the right direction: MV response to new Home Office guidance on TOEIC cases

On 6 March 2020, the Home Office published updated guidance for its caseworkers on dealing with cases involving an allegation of cheating on the English language test known as TOEIC. (Read about the My Future Back campaign for justice here) This document is the result of a ministerial statement in July 2019 by former Home Secretary Sajid Javid, who, following significant reports by the National Audit Office and APPG on TOEIC, announced that guidance on these cases would be updated. It is unacceptable that the tens of thousands of students impacted…

On 6 March 2020, the Home Office published updated guidance for its caseworkers on dealing with cases involving an allegation of cheating on the English language test known as TOEIC. (Read…

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Briefing on visa fees sent to all MPs

We have sent a briefing on the impact of the NHS surcharge and extortionate visa fees on migrants in the UK to every MP. In the briefing, we call on…

Migrant Voice joins with Amnesty UK to call for support for migrants during Covid-19

In May 2020, Migrant Voice joined with Amnesty UK to call for the Government to ensure that everyone can have access to their basic needs during the Covid-19 pandemic, regardless…

We're all migrants now when it comes to staying in touch

Many people have had to find new ways to stay in touch with family and friends during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even if someone lives around the corner, they are now…

Unfairlough

I am a 28-year old professional, fluent in six languages, who relocated to London roughly three years ago to continue my studies in the UK, where I recently completed my…

Atlantics: A dazzling debut from Dakar

Another precarious boat of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Whether receptive or hostile, the commentary that accompanies it will often focus entirely on how European societies will be affected by…

The war against Covid-19: Dangerous times, yet ripe with potential

The eerie sight of deserted London landmarks and underground stations is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary times we are living through. Not since the Second World War have such…

'Kate and Koji' is corny but very welcome

In the latest of our occasional commentaries on the coverage of migration in the media, Daniel Nelson looks at ITV's Kate and Koji. A second sympathetic sitcom about an…

Covid-19: Migrant Voice calling for policy changes to help migrants

Since the escalation of the Covid-19 epidemic in the UK, the migration sector has been working together with different migrant communities to assess the particular issues affecting them and to…

Important update about Migrant Voice work

Due to growing concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, Migrant Voice staff are working remotely from Monday 16 March. Our offices are closed and we will not be holding any face-to-face…

A (small) step in the right direction: MV response to new Home Office guidance on TOEIC cases

On 6 March 2020, the Home Office published updated guidance for its caseworkers on dealing with cases involving an allegation of cheating on the English language test known as TOEIC. (Read…

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