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  1. Refugees ‘at risk of destitution’ and struggling to access services after eVisa switch, charities warn | The Independent www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... #EVisas #Refugees

    eVisa switch leaving refugees ...

  2. Refugees ‘at risk of destitution’ and struggling to access services after eVisa switch, charities warn | The Independent
    independent.co.uk/news/uk/home…

    #EVisas
    #Refugees

  3. Refugees ‘at risk of destitution’ and struggling to access services after eVisa switch, charities warn | The Independent
    independent.co.uk/news/uk/home

    #EVisas
    #Refugees

  4. The Hostile Environment is hardcoded in the e-Visa scheme 🛑

    Under the system alogorithms will look across multiple databases as and when a person's status is checked to give a decision in real time.

    This online-only design choice carries the risk of errors and records being conflated.

    Unless the UK government puts in place offline alternatives, there's the risk of a digital Windrush scandal.

    Read more ⬇️

    #stopEvisas #eVisas #migrants #ukpolitics #digitalrights

    computerweekly.com/news/366611

  5. "With the deadline for e-Visa applications just months away, we urge the new Home Secretary (UK) to take urgent action in order to prevent a digital Windrush scandal next year.”

    🗣️ ORG's @sarahalsherif on our recent report into the e-Visa scheme.

    #stopEvisas #eVisas #migrants #ukpolitics

    digit.fyi/government-warned-e-

  6. #UK #HumanRights #Immigration #eVisas #Biometrics: "Poor planning, technical issues and concerns over human rights and data protection are plaguing the rollout of the UK’s upcoming biometric eVisas.

    The UK government plans to replace physical immigration documents, including Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) and passports with a digital-only document. Millions of migrants in the UK are expected to switch to eVisas by the end of 2024. The transition, however, could leave many immigrants at risk, says UK-based digital rights organization Open Rights Group (ORG).

    The eVisa will be used for immigration purposes but also for current immigrants to prove their right to work, sign housing contracts and access banking services. The group predicts multiple problems with eVisas, including technical errors and data mismatches."

    biometricupdate.com/202409/civ