Borders of the United Kingdom

Lords examines immigration bill

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Friday, September 4, 2020
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The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill starts its committee stage, the first chance for line-by-line scrutiny, in the Lords on Monday 7 September.

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  • The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill starts its committee stage, the first chance for line-by-line scrutiny, in the Lords on Monday 7 September.
  • This bill aims to end the right to free movement and set out a new framework for who can come to the UK.
  • Members are expected to discuss a range of topics, including the length of time European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss nationals may be held in immigration detention and the EU Settlement Scheme.

ePassport Gates expansion to ease travel for passengers to the UK from seven countries including Canada and the US

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Monday, May 20, 2019
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NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Citizens of the US and Canada are among seven countries who can now use ePassport gates,giving easier and faster entry into the UK.

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  • NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Citizens of the US and Canada are among seven countries who can now use ePassport gates,giving easier and faster entry into the UK.
  • The expansion of the ePassport gate eligibility is set to significantly reduce lines and improve the flow of passengers as well as the overall experience at the UK border.
  • In line with the ePassport gate expansion, which was previously only available to nationals from the UK and the EU, eligible nationals will be exempt from the landing card requirement, providing a faster route through the border.
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