Overview

This bill simplifies the immigration rules for Gurkhas who have served in the British Army, making it easier for them to obtain indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK. It removes certain requirements previously applied specifically to Gurkha veterans.

Description

The Immigration (Discharged Gurkhas) Bill amends the Immigration Rules concerning indefinite leave to enter and remain in the UK for Gurkha veterans. Specifically, it removes paragraphs (ii) and (iii) from Rule 276F (leave to enter) and Rule 276I (leave to remain). These removed paragraphs detailed additional requirements for Gurkha veterans beyond the standard requirements for other British Army veterans seeking indefinite leave. The bill aims to streamline the process, aligning the requirements for Gurkhas with those of other veterans.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly increase or decrease UK government spending. The changes relate to immigration rules and processes; the financial implications are likely minimal and are not explicitly stated in the provided text.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Gurkhas discharged from the British Army: This bill simplifies the immigration process for them, potentially making it easier to obtain indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
• UK Border Agency/Home Office: This bill will affect their processing of applications from Gurkha veterans.

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