👨👩👦 The Guardian article: 100,000 undocumented children in London. How can children settle and become British?
According to the article here, there are 100,000 children in London 'without secure immigration status’. In other words, 100,000 children living in London illegally, without a UK visa, settlement or British Citizenship. Why can a child be without immigration status? Many were actually born in the UK while their parent(s) had no status themselves, and found it difficult or expensive to apply for it. Many other youngsters were brought to the UK at a young age by their families who since made the UK their home. For example, by coming here on a visitor visa and remaining as what we call ‘overstayers’. What are the solutions? First of all, it becomes harder and more expensive to secure an immigration status once a child turns 18 years old. Wherever possible, it’s best dealt with before the 18th birthday....