What is the public opinion on immigration in the UK?

Immigration is unpopular, with a clear majority of the British public favouring reduced levels. Existing evidence clearly shows that levels of opposition to immigration in the UK are moderately high.

When did the public become concerned about immigration?

The increasing rate of immigration from the EU since the accession of the “A8 countries” to the EU was accompanied by a clear change in public mood between 2001 and 2016. Immigration was displaced as primary concern by the economy during the recession years but quickly returned to prominence.

What’s the percentage of people who worry about immigration?

Immigration was displaced as primary concern by the economy during the recession years but quickly returned to prominence. Since the EU Referendum in June 2016, however, immigration has been mentioned by far fewer people, falling from 48% in June 2016 to 21% in December 2017.

How can we find out how people feel about immigration?

Another way to monitor public views on immigration is by asking people to name the ‘most important issue’ or ‘issues’ facing the nation. This approach assesses the salience of immigration as an issue, rather than directly measuring people’s attitudes toward immigration.

Where can I find answers to my immigration questions?

These immigration questions and answers are from many sources, including AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) as well as our own client conversations. Please contact us if you have a question you cannot find answered here. See our Success Stories for examples of how people have won their cases.

What does it mean to be an immigrant?

Immigration is the international movement of people into a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to settle or reside there, especially as permanent residents or naturalized citizens, or to take up employment as a migrant worker or temporarily as a foreign worker.

Can a person appear before an immigration judge?

You can only appear before an immigration judge in very cases, such as is you fear persecution in your home country and are seeking protection (asylum). It is important to be prepared for the immigration interview questions you’ll have to answer.

Who is the Inspector General for freedom for immigrants?

Even the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Homeland Security has corroborated Freedom for Immigrants’ documentation of unlawful strip searches, substandard medical care, and abuse.