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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006.


Universities: Stranded Students

Question
What is their policy on the treatment of persons who become stranded in the United Kingdom, having been granted asylum in the United States, and having been refused second applications to the United States authorities for renewal of their convention travel documents, following their attendance at institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom.
Answer

The Immigration and Nationality Directorate would consider any application for leave such persons may make. If they did not qualify for leave we would look to remove them to the United States or to another country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7934; 686 c155-6WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Asylum Immigration controls Overseas students USA
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk