The Independent reports that the government's shift to electronic visas is endangering refugees in the UK, leading to difficulties accessing vital services. Many recently recognized asylum seekers are struggling to navigate the new system that requires them to manage a digital visa instead of the previously issued British Residence Permit (BRP) card. This transition is causing significant delays and complications, rendering some refugees unable to secure basic necessities like banking and housing. With their physical immigration documents expiring, these changes risk pushing vulnerable individuals into destitution.
The government's transition to electronic visas is leaving refugees in the UK at risk of destitution as people struggle to access vital services, charities have warned.
One 31-year-old Sudanese refugee told The Independent how he had been waiting since 20th December for his eVisa to be set up, and is facing imminent eviction from his Home Office shared house without access to a bank account.
Before the transition, new refugees would have been issued with a British Residence Permit (BRP) card, which they could use to apply for a bank account, housing or benefits.
Now refugees are set up with an eVisa account, and have to access a share code' to prove they have the right to live and work in the UK.
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