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Overview

This bill simplifies the immigration rules for Gurkhas (soldiers from Nepal who served in the British Army) seeking indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK. It removes certain requirements they previously had to meet.

Description

The Immigration (Discharged Gurkhas) Bill amends the Immigration Rules. Specifically, it removes paragraphs (ii) and (iii) from Rule 276F (indefinite leave to enter the UK) and Rule 276I (indefinite leave to remain in the UK), both concerning requirements for Gurkhas discharged from the British Army. These removed paragraphs detailed specific criteria that Gurkhas previously needed to fulfill to be granted indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK. The bill simplifies the process by removing these additional criteria.

Government Spending

The bill's impact on government spending is not explicitly stated within the provided text. The removal of bureaucratic hurdles may lead to cost savings in the long run by streamlining the application process. However, no specific figures are provided.

Groups Affected

• Gurkhas discharged from the British Army: This bill directly benefits Gurkhas by simplifying the process of obtaining indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK, making it easier for them to settle in the country after their service.
• UK Government: The bill may impact the government's immigration department, potentially reducing administrative workload.