## Control Of Immigration: Quarterly Statistical Summary, United Kingdom April 2008 - June 2008 Main Points Border Control & Visas

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The estimated number of international arrivals from outside the Common Travel 
Area (UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) rose by 5 per cent to 109.5 million in 2007.  
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13.4 million passenger arrivals were estimated to be non-European Economic Area 
(non-EEA) nationals, a 4 per cent rise on 2006. 

## Asylum

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The number of applications, excluding dependants, for asylum was 15 per cent higher in Q2 2008 (5,720) compared with Q2 2007 (4,960).  
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In the 12 months to the end of June 2008 there were 25,070 applications for asylum, excluding dependants. Although this was a 12 per cent increase from 22,335 in July 2006 to June 2007 it was lower than the levels seen in the same 
periods in 1997-98 to 2004-05. 
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In Q2 2008, 5,040 initial asylum decisions were made, 15 per cent lower than in Q2 
2007 (5,930). 69 per cent of initial decisions were refusals, 20 per cent granted asylum and 11 per cent granted Humanitarian Protection or Discretionary Leave.  

## Enforcement & Compliance

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In Q2 2008, 15,470 persons were removed, including voluntary departures, from the 
United Kingdom, similar to Q2 2007 (15,390). A fall of 20 per cent to 2,930 for asylum removals and voluntary departures (including dependants) was balanced by an increase of 7 per cent to 12,540 for non-asylum removals and voluntary departures. 

## Managed Migration

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The number of persons granted settlement in the UK, excluding European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, fell by 7 per cent in 2007 (124,855) compared with 2006 (134,445). 
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In total there were 40,000 initial applicants to the Worker Registration Scheme 
(WRS) in Q2 2008, compared to 54,000 in Q2 2007 and 56,000 in Q2 2006. The 
decrease is mainly explained by the fall in applications by Polish nationals, which 
fell to 25,000 in Q2 2008 from 37,000 in Q2 2007 and 38,000 in Q2 2006.  
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Applications for British citizenship increased by 26 per cent in Q2 2008 (39,980) compared with Q2 2007 (31,605). The total number of citizenship decisions made in 
Q2 2008 fell by 42 per cent to 25,375 compared to Q2 2007 (43,525). 

## Introduction

This Statistical Summary aims to give users an overview of the work of the UK 
Border Agency. The information is grouped by key operational area of the UK Border Agency - i.e. border control and visas, asylum, managed migration, and enforcement and compliance. Quarterly citizenship data is provided for the first time. In addition, further tables are available on the internet. The most recent quarterly information is shown where available. Future issues of the bulletin will contain quarterly statistics for additional topics, depending on data quality and resource. The report contains a mixture of National Statistics, identified by the use of the symbol 
(NS9) in the section overviews, and management information.  
All data have been rounded to the nearest 5, unless stated otherwise, and those relating to January 2007 onwards remain provisional and subject to revision. 

## Contents Page 1. Border Control & Visas

| 1.1. UK Visa Applications, 2006/07                                   |     |   4    |
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| 1.2. Passenger arrivals, 2007                                        |     | 4      |
| 1.3. Persons initially refused entry, 2007                           |     | 6      |
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| 2. Asylum                                                            |     |        |
| 2.1. Asylum Applications, Q2 2008                                    |     | 7      |
| 2.2. Initial Decisions, Q2 2008                                      |     | 7      |
| 2.3. Asylum Appeals, Q2 2008                                         |     | 8      |
| 2.4. Supported Asylum Seekers, Q2 2008                               |     | 8      |
| 2.5. Supported Asylum Seekers including dependants, Q2 2008          |     | 9      |
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| 3. Enforcement & Compliance                                          |     |        |
| 3.1. Total persons removed, Q2 2008                                  |     | 11     |
| 3.2. Removal of asylum seekers, Q2 2008                              |     | 12     |
| 3.3. Persons leaving detention, Q1 2008                              |     | 12     |
| 3.4. Persons detained solely under Immigration Act powers, June 2008 | 13  |        |
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| 4. Managed Migration                                                 |     |        |
| 4.1. After entry applications to vary leave to remain, 2007          |     | 14     |
| 4.2. Grants of settlement, 2007                                      |     | 14     |
| 4.3. Worker Registration Scheme, Q2 2008                             |     | 16     |
| 4.4. Bulgarian and Romanian Accession Statistics, Q2 2008            |     | 16     |
| 4.5. British Citizenship, Q2 2008                                    |     | 17     |
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FURTHER INFORMATION 
Enquiries about this bulletin should be addressed to: Immigration Research and Statistics, Home Office Statistics, Room 1402, Apollo House, 36 Wellesley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3RR, telephone 020 8760 8274. 

 

## 1 Border Control & Visas 1.1  Uk Visa Applications

UKvisas was integrated in April 2008 into the UK Border Agency, an executive agency in the Home Office responsible for managing immigration control. UKvisas manages 146 visa-issuing sections around the world in British Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates. There are currently over 100 nationalities that require a visa to come the UK, covering three-quarters of the world's population. Nationals of every non-EEA1 country wanting to come to the UK for over 6 months or to work also require a visa. 

Key findings2 for the 2006/07 financial year: 

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UK visa applications in 2006/07 (2.77 million) was 8 per cent higher than in 2005/06 (2.55 million).  
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In 2006/07, the main categories showing the largest increases in visa applications were 
work permits (up 13 per cent), followed by family visits (11 per cent) and students (10 
per cent). 
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The UK received 514,000 applications for family visit visas in 2006/07, 313,000 
applications for student visas and 79,000 for working visas (not including working holidaymakers). 

## 1.2 Passenger Arrivals (Table 1) (Ns9)

The statistics of total passengers entering the UK are derived from a range of sources and include all persons entering the UK. The number of journeys across the border by non- EEA nationals is derived from landing cards presented to immigration officers at the border crossing point. This excludes EEA nationals, passengers who enter as members of HM or NATO forces, officers or members of the crew of ships, aircraft or Channel Tunnel trains, those who land briefly in the UK in transit without passing through immigration control, and any passengers who enter the UK from other parts of the Common Travel Area3. The data are of the number of journeys made; a person who makes more than one journey is counted on each occasion, either in a specific category, if given fresh leave to enter, or in 'passengers returning'.  
Key findings for 2007: 

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The estimated number of international arrivals from outside the Common Travel 
Area rose by 5 per cent to 109.5 million in 2007. 13.4 million were estimated to be 
non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals, a 4 per cent rise on 2006. 
 
 
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An estimated 7.5 million non-EEA visitors were admitted in 2007 compared with 7.4 
million in 2006, an increase of 1 per cent. Business visitors increased by 4 per cent 
to 1.8 million whilst ordinary visitors increased by around 1 per cent to 5.8 million. 
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An estimated 358,000 non-EEA students were admitted in 2007 compared with 309,000 in 2006, an increase of 16 per cent.  
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124,000 non-EEA nationals were admitted as work permit holders or as their 
dependants in 2007, compared with 145,000 in 2006, down 15 per cent (EEA nationals do not require a work permit). The number of permit holders coming for 12 months or more decreased by 12 per cent to 50,400 in 2007 while those coming for less than 12 months decreased by 8 per cent to 35,900. 

## 1.3 Persons Initially Refused Entry4 (Ns9)

Individuals seeking to enter the UK present themselves, on arrival at a "port of entry" (either by air, sea or land ports), to an Immigration Officer (IO). IOs have the power to conduct further examination on passengers who arrive in the UK. The powers are in accordance with paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971. An IO may examine a person who has arrived in the UK in order to determine the following: whether or not they are a British Citizen; whether or not they may enter without leave; whether  
  

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they have been given leave to enter which is still in force,  
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they should be given leave to enter and for what period and on what conditions (if any), or 
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they should be refused leave to enter. A person who is initially refused entry may then be allowed to enter. This may be due to: an asylum claim; an appeal against the refusal; or to allow travel arrangements to be 
made. Key findings for 2007:  
- In 2007, 28,325 passengers were initially refused leave to enter at border control points, 
7 per cent lower than in 2006 (30,360). Of these passengers, 5,615 (20 per cent) were initially refused at juxtaposed controls. 

## 2 Asylum 2.1 Asylum Applications (Tables 2-3) (Ns9)

Asylum is protection given by a country to someone who is fleeing persecution in their own country. It is given under the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. The Convention defines a refugee as a person who "owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his former habitual residence is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to return to it". 

Key findings5 for Q2 2008: 

- The number of applications for asylum in the UK, excluding dependants, increased by 
15 per cent in Q2 2008 (5,720) compared with Q2 2007 (4,960).  
- In the 12 months to the end of June 2008 there were 25,070 applications for asylum, 
excluding dependants. Although this was a 12 per cent increase from 22,335 in July 
2006 to June 2007 it was lower than the levels seen in the same periods in 1997-98 to 2004-05. 
- Including dependants, the number of applications to the UK increased by 13 per cent in 
Q2 2008 (6,840) compared with Q2 2007 (6,030).  
- Including dependants, the estimated number of applications to the rest of the EU27* 
decreased by 4 per cent in Q2 2008 (40,500) compared with Q2 2007 (42,200). 

|         | Total   | Port   | In-country   |
|---------|---------|--------|--------------|
| 2006 Q2 | 5,495   | 920    | 4,580        |
| 2006 Q3 | 5,860   | 850    | 5,015        |
| 2006 Q4 | 5,795   | 860    | 4,935        |
| 2007 Q1 | 5,720   | 820    | 4,895        |
| 2007 Q2 | 4,960   | 810    | 4,150        |
| 2007 Q3 | 5,885   | 1,040  | 4,845        |
| 2007 Q4 | 6,870   | 965    | 5,900        |
| 2008 Q1 | 6,595   | 705    | 5,890        |
| 2008 Q2 | 5,720   | 655    | 5,065        |

## 2.2 Initial Asylum Decisions (Tables 2-3) (Ns9) Key Findings For Q2 2008:

- 5,040 initial decisions were made in Q2 2008, 15 per cent lower than in Q2 2007 
(5,930).  
- The number of cases (excluding dependants) recorded as awaiting an initial decision 
was 8,700 at the end of June 2008 (4,500 at the end of June 2007). 
- 20 per cent of initial decisions in Q2 2008 were to grant asylum, compared with 14 per 
cent in Q2 2007. 11 per cent of initial decisions were to grant Humanitarian Protection or Discretionary Leave compared with 9 per cent in Q2 2007. 69 per cent of initial decisions in Q2 2008 were refusals compared with 76 per cent in Q2 2007. 
                                                 

Total
Grants of 
asylum
% Granted HP 
or DL
%
Refused 
asylum, HP 
or DL
%
2006 Q2
4,970
460
9%
540
11%
3,965
80%
2006 Q3
4,565
415
9%
455
10%
3,690
81%
2006 Q4
5,150
665
13%
550
11%
3,930
76%
2007 Q1
6,050
900
15%
595
10%
4,555
75%
2007 Q2
5,930
835
14%
560
9%
4,530
76%
2007 Q3
5,225
910
17%
620
12%
3,695
71%
2007 Q4
4,570
900
20%
420
9%
3,250
71%
2008 Q1
4,435
915
21%
485
11%
3,035
68%
2008 Q2
5,040
995
20%
560
11%
3,485
69%

## 2.3 Asylum Appeals (Table 4) (Ns9)

The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) hears and decides appeals against decisions made by the UK Border Agency. The Immigration Judge will decide whether the appeal against the decision is successful or not (this is known as the decision being 'allowed' or 'dismissed'). Key findings for Q2 2008:  

- 2,475 appeals6 were received by the AIT in Q2 2008, 35 per cent lower than Q2 2007 
(3,835).  
- The number of appeals determined decreased by 42 per cent in Q2 2008 (2,325) from 
Q2 2007 (4,015). 
- The proportion of appeals dismissed was 75 per cent in Q2 2008, whilst 20 per cent of 
appeals were allowed. 
- The asylum work in progress total at the AIT at 30 June 2008 was 3,0007. 

## Table 2C:  Appeals Determined By Ait Q2 2006 To Q2 2008

|         | Total   |   Allowed | %   | Dismissed   | %   |   Withdrawn | %   |
|---------|---------|-----------|-----|-------------|-----|-------------|-----|
| 2006 Q2 | 4,375   |       985 | 23% | 3,175       | 73% |         215 | 5%  |
| 2006 Q3 | 3,370   |       680 | 20% | 2,515       | 75% |         175 | 5%  |
| 2006 Q4 | 3,315   |       685 | 21% | 2,445       | 74% |         190 | 6%  |
| 2007 Q1 | 3,675   |       745 | 20% | 2,695       | 73% |         235 | 6%  |
| 2007 Q2 | 4,015   |       920 | 23% | 2,865       | 71% |         235 | 6%  |
| 2007 Q3 | 4,100   |       930 | 23% | 2,970       | 72% |         200 | 5%  |
| 2007 Q4 | 3,145   |       790 | 25% | 2,205       | 70% |         150 | 5%  |
| 2008 Q1 | 2,440   |       515 | 21% | 1,755       | 72% |         170 | 7%  |
| 2008 Q2 | 2,325   |       460 | 20% | 1,735       | 75% |         130 | 6%  |
|         |         |           |     |             |     |             |     |
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## 2.4 Asylum Support Applications (Ns9)

Asylum support was set up to provide for asylum seekers while they await a decision on their asylum application. Asylum seekers who applied for asylum support could receive: accommodation only (where they were allocated accommodation in a dispersal area and must otherwise support themselves); or subsistence only (where they received cash to support themselves but must find their own accommodation); or accommodation and 
                                                 
subsistence (where they were allocated accommodation in a dispersal area and cash to support themselves). 

Key findings for Q2 2008: 

- The number of applications for asylum support in Q2 2008 was 4,225, 25 per cent 
higher than Q2 2007 (3,390).  
- In Q2 2008, 3,355 (79 per cent of the total) applications were from single adults and 870 
(21 per cent of the total) from family groups. 
 

## 2.5   Supported Asylum Seekers Including Dependants (Tables 5-6) (Ns9)

Key findings as at the end of Q2 2008 (June): 

- The total number of asylum seekers8 in receipt of asylum support was 36 per cent lower 
in Q2 2008 (31,580) than at the end of Q2 2007 (48,995). 
- 6,495 asylum seekers were receiving subsistence only support. 
- 24,060 asylum seekers were supported in dispersal accommodation9. 
- 1,025 asylum seekers were supported in initial accommodation. 

Subsistence 
only support
In dispersed 
accommodation
In initial 
accommodation
2006 Q2 
12,020
30,710
1,545
2006 Q3 
11,590
34,540
1,970
2006 Q4 
11,355
36,420
1,525
2007 Q1 
10,935
36,785
1,075
2007 Q2
10,865
37,280
850
2007 Q3
10,160
37,060
1,250
2007 Q4
8,900
34,150
1,440
2008 Q1
6,820
25,940
1,105
2008 Q2
6,495
24,060
1,025
 

 

## Applicants Supported Under Section 4 Of The Immigration And Asylum Act 1999 Key Findings For Q2 2008:

- 2,220 decisions to grant Section 4 support were recorded in Q2 2008, 36 per cent 
higher than in Q2 2007 (1,635). 
- As at the end of Q2 2008, 9,620 applicants, excluding dependants, were in receipt of 
Section 4 support. 

## 3 Enforcement & Compliance

The UK Border Agency seeks to remove persons who do not have any legal right to stay in the UK. This includes persons who: 

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enter, or attempt to enter, the UK illegally (including persons entering clandestinely and 
by means of deception on-entry); 
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overstay their period of legal right to remain in the UK; 
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breach their conditions of leave; 
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are subject to deportation action; and 
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persons who have been refused asylum. 
Some may depart under Assisted Voluntary Return programmes run by the International Organization for Migration. They could also return voluntarily after enforcement action has been initiated against them. From 2005 onwards, figures on removals include persons who it is established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities.  

## 3.1 Total Persons Removed10 (Table 7) (Ns9)

Key findings for Q2 2008:  

- In Q2 2008, 15,470 persons were removed, departed voluntarily or left under assisted 
returns from the UK, similar to Q2 2007 (15,390).  
- Of those removed, departing voluntarily and leaving under assisted returns in Q2 2008, 
7,250 persons were initially refused entry at port (3 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007), 
7,190 persons were enforced removals and voluntary departures after enforcement 
action had been initiated (9 per cent higher than in Q2 2007), and 1,030 persons left under Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes (22 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007). 

Asylum 
cases, 
principal
Asylum 
cases, 
dependants
Non-asylum 
cases
Total 
Removals
2006 Q2 
4,665
        
595
           
10,920
      
16,180
    
2006 Q3 
3,485
        
340
           
11,440
      
15,260
    
2006 Q4 
3,695
        
420
           
12,680
      
16,790
    
2007 Q1 
3,230
        
290
           
11,460
      
14,975
    
2007 Q2
3,355
        
300
           
11,740
      
15,390
    
2007 Q3
3,240
        
220
           
12,680
      
16,145
    
2007 Q4
2,885
        
185
           
13,785
      
16,855
    
2008 Q1
2,805
        
220
           
13,740
      
16,760
    
2008 Q2
2,745
        
185
           
12,540
      
15,470
    

 

                                                 

## 3.2 Removal Of Asylum Seekers (Table 7) (Ns9)

Persons who have claimed asylum and whose claims have been refused, and any rights of appeal which would suspend removal exhausted, can be: 

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refused entry at port and subsequently removed; 
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removed as a result of enforcement action (by deportation, administrative or illegal 
entry powers); or 
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removed under Third Country provisions without substantive consideration of their asylum claim. 
Persons who have claimed asylum may also depart at any stage of the asylum process under Assisted Voluntary Return programmes run by the International Organization for Migration. They could also return voluntarily after enforcement action has been initiated against them and, from 2005 onwards, removals include persons who it is established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities.  
Key findings for Q2 2008:  

- In Q2 2008, 2,745 principal applicants were removed, departed voluntarily or left under 
assisted returns from the UK, 18 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007 (3,355).  
- Including dependants, 2,930 asylum seekers were removed, departed voluntarily or left 
under assisted returns from the UK in Q2 2008, 20 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007 (3,655).  
- 680 asylum seekers left under Assisted Voluntary Return schemes in Q2 2008 (620 
principal applicants and 60 dependants), 23 per cent of the 2,930 total for the quarter. 

## 3.3 Persons Leaving Detention11 (Table 8) (Ns9)

Immigration legislation provides powers of detention. People are detained under Immigration Act powers in Immigration Service Removal Centres, Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities, Prison Service establishments and police cells. Detention may be used whilst identity and basis of claim are established, where there is a risk of absconding, as part of fast-track asylum procedures (in the case of straightforward asylum claims that can be decided quickly) and in support of the removal of failed asylum seekers and others who have no legal right to be in the UK. Statistics are produced on those leaving detention over a period of time. Upon leaving detention people can be removed from the UK, granted leave to enter/remain, granted temporary admission/release or bailed. Currently, published statistics are available only on persons recorded as being removed from the UK upon leaving detention. 

## Key Findings For Q1 2008:

- A total of 3,740 people were recorded as removed from the UK upon leaving detention, 
held solely under Immigration Act powers, in Q1 2008; 1,730 (46 per cent of the total) were asylum detainees. 
- 160 children were recorded as removed from the UK upon leaving detention in Q1 
2008. 
- Of the 3,740 people recorded as being removed from the UK upon leaving detention in 
Q1 2008, 2,525 (68 per cent of the total) left from Immigration Service Removal Centres and 1,215 (32 per cent of the total) left from Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities. 

## 3.4 Persons Detained Solely Under Immigration Act Powers12 (Tables 9-11) (Ns9)

Statistics are currently published on persons detained solely under Immigration Act powers, i.e. excluding people detained under the dual powers of Criminal and Immigration Acts. These statistics currently exclude all people detained in prison establishments.  
Key findings as at the end of June 2008: 

- A total of 2,315 persons were detained. 
- 2,240 were held at Immigration Service Removal Centres and 75 at Immigration Short 
Term Holding Facilities.  
- 84 per cent of asylum detainees were male. - 1,660 persons who had sought asylum at some stage were being detained in the UK 
solely under Immigration Act powers. This accounted for 72 per cent of all detainees. 
- 55 people detained solely under Immigration Act powers were recorded as being less 
than 18 years old. 40 of these had been in detention for less than 29 days and 15 for 
between 29 days and two months.  
 

## Managed Migration 4.1 After-Entry Applications To Vary Leave To Remain (Ns9)

Statistics on after-entry applications to vary leave to remain relate to persons wishing to extend or change the status of their stay in the UK. An individual is required to make an application for an extension or change in status before their existing permission to enter or stay has expired. Within the immigration rules an individual may make more than one application in any given year. It is difficult to compare data across time periods because of significant changes to immigration rules. 

## Key Findings For 2007:

- The number of decisions13 on applications to vary conditions of leave decreased by 2 
per cent in 2007 (387,300) from 393,650 in 2006.  
- The main categories showing the largest decreases were: business (down 84 per cent 
to 1,605 in 2007 from 10,360 in 2006); work permit holders (down 11 per cent to 46,905 
from 52,860 in 2006); and settlement (down 7 per cent to 89,725 from 96,480 in 2006). 
- These decreases were offset by increases in the number of decisions in the spouse (up 
37 per cent to 29,440) and permit free employment (up 13 per cent to 47,410) 
categories. 
- Of the total number of decisions in 2007, 71 per cent were grants of extension, 20 per 
cent were grants of settlement and 9 per cent were refusals. 

## 4.2 Grants Of Settlement (Table 12) (Ns9)

The statistics of grants of settlement - i.e. persons subject to immigration control who are allowed to remain in the UK indefinitely - are the main available measure of longer term immigration of persons subject to immigration control. The settlement figures comprise persons granted settlement on arrival at ports, and persons initially admitted to the country subject to a time limit that was subsequently removed on application to the Home Office. Following changes to the immigration rules in recent years, the majority of grants are on removal of time limit.  

## Key Findings For 2007:

- The number of persons granted settlement in the United Kingdom (UK), excluding 
European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, fell by 7 per cent in 2007 (124,855) compared with 2006 (134,445). 
 
- Employment-related grants of settlement rose by 17 per cent in 2007 (37,210) 
compared with 2006 (31,830) but were 41 per cent lower than in 2005 (63,015) 
reflecting a change in the qualifying period for settlement from four to five years in all employment-related categories in April 2006. 
- Asylum-related grants of settlement were 54 per cent lower in 2007 (14,190) compared 
with 2006 (30,655). This decrease may partly be due to changes in immigration rules and procedures. 
- Family formation and reunion grants of settlement fell by 15 per cent in 2007 (50,820) 
compared with 2006 (59,800). 
- Other grants, including discretionary basis and category unknown, rose by 86 per cent 
from 12,160 in 2006 to 22,630 in 2007. This increase was largely due to persons granted indefinite leave under measures aimed at clearing the backlog of unresolved cases. 

| Total            | Employment   | Asylum   |
|------------------|--------------|----------|
| Family formation |              |          |
| and reunion      |              |          |
| Other            |              |          |
| 1999             | 97,115       | 11,480   |
| 2000             |              |          |
| 125,945          | 15,610       | 45,950   |
| 2001             |              |          |
| 108,410          | 15,255       | 28,520   |
| 2002             |              |          |
| 115,965          | 19,800       | 29,940   |
| 2003             |              |          |
| 139,280          | 29,635       | 22,105   |
| 2004             |              |          |
| 139,210          | 42,260       | 52,555   |
| 2005             |              |          |
| 179,120          | 63,015       | 67,810   |
| 2006             |              |          |
| 134,445          | 31,830       | 30,655   |
| 2007             |              |          |
| 124,855          | 37,210       | 14,190   |
|                  |              |          |

## 4.3 Worker Registration Scheme (Table 13)

On 1 May 2004, ten countries - Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia - joined the European Union (EU). From that date, nationals of Malta and Cyprus have had full free movement rights and rights to work, throughout the EU. Prior to enlargement, existing EU member states had the right to regulate access to their labour markets by nationals of the other eight countries - the 'Accession 8', 'or 'A8'. The UK Government put in place transitional measures to regulate A8 nationals' access to the labour market (via the Worker Registration Scheme) and to restrict access to benefits. The key findings for Q2 2008 are: 

- In total there were 40,000 initial applicants to the Worker Registration Scheme (WRS) 
in Q2 2008, compared to 54,000 in Q2 2007 and 56,000 in Q2 2006. The decrease is mainly explained by the fall in applications by Polish nationals, which fell to 25,000 in 
Q2 2008 from 37,000 in Q2 2007 and 38,000 in Q2 2006. 
- The numbers of A8 nationals applying for tax-funded income-related benefits and 
housing support remain low. For example, 2,984 applications for Income Support and 
Jobseeker's Allowance were processed in Q2 2008, of which 797 were allowed to 
proceed for further consideration, compared to 3,785 and 936 respectively in Q2 2007. 
- The vast majority of workers registering in the twelve months to June 2008 were young: 
79 per cent aged between 18 and 34. 10 per cent of registered workers stated that they 
had dependants living with them in the UK when they registered. In the same period, dependants under the age of 17 accounted for 60 per cent of total dependants.  

## 4.4 Bulgarian And Romanian Accession Statistics (Table 14)

On 1 January 2007 Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU. The Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 make Bulgarian and Romanian nationals taking employment in the UK after 31 December 2006 subject to a requirement to hold a work authorisation document. Other Bulgarian and Romanian nationals not taking employment but exercising a Treaty right in the UK may seek a registration certificate. This includes: those exempt from the worker authorisation restrictions; highly skilled migrants; those with restricted access to the labour market; and Bulgarian and Romanian family members of main applicants. 

Key findings for Q2 200814: 

- A total of 1,015 applications for accession worker cards were received in Q2 2008 
(down 23 per cent from 1,315 in Q2 2007); 655 of these applications were approved 
(down 37 per cent from 1,035 in Q2 2007).  
- There were a total of 5,990 applications for registration certificates, 37 per cent lower 
than in Q2 2007 (9,545). 78 per cent of the decisions resulted in the issue of the document, down from 89 per cent in Q2 2007. 
- A total of 385 applications by employers (330 of which have been for Bulgarians) have 
been approved in the second quarter of 2008 within the Sectors Based Scheme (SBS) 
for low skilled jobs in the food processing sector (compared to 350 in Q2 2007). 
                                                 

## 4.5 British Citizenship (Table 15) (Ns9)

The British Nationality Act 1981 came into force on 1 January 1983 and replaced citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies with three separate citizenships: (a) British citizenship, for people closely connected with the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man; (b) British overseas territories citizenship, for people connected with the British overseas territories; and (c) British Overseas citizenship, for those citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies without connections with either the United Kingdom or the British overseas territories. The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 amended the British Nationality Act 1981 and requires all successful applicants for British citizenship who are aged 18 or above to take an oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony, unless exempted by the Home Secretary. 

## Citizenship Applications Received Key Findings For Q2 2008:

- Applications for British citizenship increased by 26 per cent in Q2 2008 (39,980) 
compared with Q2 2007 (31,605) and by 18 per cent compared to Q2 2006 (33,855). 
 
 
- 
 
(1)  The unusually high number of applications received in Q1 2007 may be connected with the increase in processing 
fees introduced on 1st April 2007. 

## Citizenship Decisions - Grants And Refusals Key Findings For Q2 2008:

- The total number of decisions made in Q2 2008 fell by 42 per cent to (25,375) 
compared to Q2 2007 (43,525). The number of decisions made in Q2 2008 was reduced due to staff resources being temporarily transferred from decision making to 
deal with an increase in new applications15. 
- The number of persons granted British citizenship in the United Kingdom fell by 42 per 
cent to (23,445) in Q2 2008 compared to Q2 2007 (40,370). 
- 1,925 applications for British citizenship were refused, withdrawn or found to be British 
already in Q2 2008 a fall of 39 per cent compared to Q2 2007 (3,155). Refusals made 
up 8 per cent of all decisions in Q2 2008. In the previous 4 quarters the proportion has varied between 7 and 10 per cent. 
 
 
- 
Comparing Q2 2008 with Q2 2007 the proportion of decisions to grant based on residence decreased to 45 per cent from 53 per cent. Grants based on marriage for 
the same periods increased to 19 per cent from 18 per cent while grants to children rose to 31 per cent from 25 per cent. 

| Grants by basis of grant   | Total    |
|----------------------------|----------|
| Total grants               |          |
| Residence                  | Marriage |
| Minor                      |          |
| Children                   | Other    |
| refusals                   |          |
| 2006 Q2                    |          |
| 35,870                     | 17,180   |
| 4,205                      |          |
| 2006 Q3                    |          |
| 34,855                     | 17,760   |
| 3,580                      |          |
| 2006 Q4                    |          |
| 36,465                     | 19,675   |
| 3,295                      |          |
| 2007 Q1                    |          |
| 44,610                     | 24,230   |
| 4,185                      |          |
| 2007 Q2                    |          |
| 40,370                     | 21,250   |
| 3,155                      |          |
| 2007 Q3                    |          |
| 43,770                     | 23,590   |
| 4,170                      |          |
| 2007 Q4                    |          |
| 35,890                     | 18,715   |
| 4,115                      |          |
| 2008 Q1                    |          |
| 34,880                     | 18,225   |
| 2,625                      |          |
| 2008 Q2                    |          |
| 23,445                     | 10,605   |
| 1,925                      |          |

## Index Of Tables Border Control & Visas

1. Passengers given leave to enter the United Kingdom by purpose of journey, excluding 
EEA and Swiss nationals, 2003-2007 Asylum 
2. Applications received for asylum in the United Kingdom, excluding dependants, by 
location of application, and initial decisions, 2005 to Q2 2008 3. Applications received for asylum in Europe and elsewhere, including dependants, in 
the year of application, 2000 to Q2 2008 4. Asylum Appeals determined at the Immigration Appellate Authority/Asylum and 
Immigration Tribunal, excluding dependants, 2005 to Q2 2008 5. Asylum seekers in receipt of subsistence only support, by Local Authority and UK 
Government Office Region, as at the end of June 2008 6. Asylum applicants supported in dispersal accommodation by Local Authority and UK 
Government Office Region, as at the end of June 2008 
 
Enforcement & Compliance 
7. Removals, voluntary departures and assisted returns from the United Kingdom, Q2 
2006 to Q2 2008 8. Persons recorded as being removed from the United Kingdom on leaving detention, 
held solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by age and place of detention, Quarter 1 2008 9. Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under 
Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by place of detention as at 28 June 2008 10. 
Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under 
Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by sex as at 28 June 2008 11. 
Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under 
Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by length of detention as at 28 June 2008 
 
Managed Migration 
12. 
Grants of settlement by category of grant, excluding EEA nationals and Switzerland, 
1999 - 2007 13. 
Nationality of approved applicants for the Worker Registration Scheme, by quarter and 
year of application, May 2004 - June 2008 14. 
Applications from Bulgarian and Romanian nationals for accession worker cards, 
registration certificates and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS), by quarter and year of application, January 2007 - June 2008 15. 
Applications for British citizenship received and decided in the United Kingdom,1997- 
Q2 2008 

## Background Notes

 Revision of quarterly asylum statistics bulletin 
 
1. The contents of the quarterly asylum bulletin were reviewed following the user 
consultation of the review of published statistics on control of immigration carried out during December 2007 to February 2008. Having looked at the scope, detail and 
frequency of the UK Border Agency's migration statistics the intention to proceed was announced on 20 May - see link below: 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs08/asylum-stats-proposal-0508.pdf 2. This revised publication is the result of that consultation and aims to give users an 
overview of the work of the UK Border Agency. The information is grouped by key 
operational area of the UK Border Agency - i.e. border control and visas, asylum, 
managed migration, and enforcement and compliance. Future issues of the bulletin will 
contain quarterly statistics on settlement. Supplementary Tables 
3. Supplementary tables are available online from 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. These give further 
breakdowns for the asylum process by nationality together with statistics on the fast 
track process. There is also a breakdown of non asylum removals by nationality. These 
tables were previously published in the quarterly asylum bulletin. 
 
Explanatory notes 4. More detailed explanatory notes relating to asylum can be found published in the 
Explanatory Notes section within the Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 11/08 "Asylum statistics United Kingdom 2007", is available online from 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. 
 
5. More detailed explanatory notes relating to immigration can be found published in the 
Explanatory Notes section within the Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 10/08 "Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom 2007" is available online from 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. Revisions to data 
6. All the UK statistics produced on a quarterly basis are provisional. It is anticipated that 
the data will be revised in due course. It is not possible to evaluate whether the revisions will be upward or downward; but the reasons for revisions are likely to 
include: 
 
- 
late reporting of cases - a small proportion of cases are not included when the 
statistics are calculated for the quarterly publication; 
 
- 
the results of data cleansing exercises (data identified that cannot be included when 
the statistics are calculated for the quarterly publication because of missing or invalid values, the identification of duplicates in the data); and 
 
- 
reconciliations with alternative sources of data which will identify cases not yet included in the statistics. 

## National Statistics 7. 'National Statistics' Are A Subset Of Official Statistics Which Have Been Granted Accreditation By The Uk Statistics Authority. National Statistics Are Produced To High Professional Standards Set Out In The Code Of Practice And Undergo Regular Quality Assurance Reviews To Ensure That They Meet Customer Needs. They Are Produced Free From Political Interference. A Statement Regarding The Home Office Compliance With The Code Of Practice And The Protocols Can Be Found At: Http://Www.Homeoffice.Gov.Uk/Rds/Pdfs07/Ho_Compliance_Statement_07.Pdf. Other Sources Of Information On Immigration Home Office Publications

1. Quarterly information on "Control of Immigration" is published for the first time on 
August 21st 2008 in this bulletin. This contains the information within this bulletin together with supplementary tables on the internet available at: 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html.  
This is the initial outcome of the Border and Immigration Agency (now UKBA) review of statistics on "control of immigration". The final report is available at: 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs07/bia-immig-stat-review-07.pdf. 

2. Statistical information on immigration trends which sets the figures in this bulletin in a 
wider context is published annually in Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 10/08 "Control of Immigration Statistics, United Kingdom 2007" is available online from 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. Previous issues of 
"Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom" were published in the form of Command Paper and are available online from The Stationery Office website at: http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/menu/browseDocuments.htm. This document also contains more information on other sources of migration. 
3. Statistical information on asylum applications and decisions which sets the figures in 
this bulletin in a wider context is published annually in Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 11/08 "Asylum statistics United Kingdom 2007" is available online from 
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. 
4. Statistical information on grants of British citizenship is published annually in Home 
Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 05/08 "Persons granted British citizenship, United Kingdom, 2007", is available online from  
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. 

## The Home Office Also Publishes:

5. 'Accession Monitoring Report', a quarterly report on the Accession State Worker 
Registration Scheme. The latest report may be found at: 
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/reports/accession_
monitoring_report/   
'Bulgarian and Romanian Accession Statistics', a quarterly report on the schemes for Bulgarian and Romanian nationals. The latest report may be found at: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/reports/bulgarianro manian/ The two publications above are based on management information and not National Statistics. Research reports on immigration control are published by the Research, Development and Statistics Directorate (RDS) as online reports and occasional papers available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/horrpubs.html.  

Passengers given leave to enter the United Kingdom by purpose of journey, excluding EEA (1) and 
Swiss nationals, 2003-2007
Number of journeys
2007 (4)(5)(P)
Passengers admitted, by purpose of journey
2003
2004
2005
2006
Recorded
Estimated
(2)
(3)
Visitors 
7,550,000
     
7,220,000
   
6,890,000
   
7,450,000
   
7,280,000
     
(7,550,000)
of which:
Ordinary
5,860,000
     
5,650,000
   
5,330,000
   
5,750,000
   
5,540,000
     
(5,780,000)
Business 
1,690,000
     
1,570,000
   
1,560,000
   
1,690,000
   
1,740,000
     
(1,760,000)
Students (inc dependants)
332,000
        
307,000
      
297,000
      
326,000
      
363,000
        
(375,000)
of which:
Students (6)
319,000
        
294,000
      
284,000
      
309,000
      
346,000
        
(358,000)
Dependants
13,800
          
13,100
        
13,200
        
17,000
        
16,700
          
16,700
         
Work permit holders (inc dependants)
119,000
        
124,000
      
137,000
      
145,000
      
124,000
        
124,000
       
of which:
Permit holders
81,400
          
82,700
        
91,500
        
96,600
        
86,300
          
86,300
         
Dependants
37,800
          
41,500
        
45,500
        
48,500
        
37,700
          
37,700
         
UK ancestry 
9,150
            
7,700
          
8,260
          
8,490
          
7,220
            
7,220
           
Domestic Workers
10,600
          
10,400
        
10,100
        
12,500
        
10,600
          
10,600
         
Ministers of Religion
580
              
640
             
530
             
955
             
860
               
860
              
Postgraduate doctors or dentists
975
              
415
             
395
             
330
             
75
                 
75
                
Working holidaymakers
46,500
          
62,400
        
56,600
        
43,700
        
37,800
          
37,800
         
Seasonal Agricultural Workers
20,700
          
15,000
        
13,000
        
14,200
        
7,310
            
7,310
           
Diplomats, consular officers or persons on Foreign
17,000
          
5,800
          
8,200
          
7,740
          
7,410
            
(7,680)
and Commonwealth government mission 
Au pairs
15,300
          
5,640
          
2,360
          
1,840
          
765
               
765
              
Admitted as a spouse or fiancé(e) 
31,400
          
35,300
        
41,600
        
47,100
        
42,200
          
42,200
         
Children granted leave to enter for a probationary 
4,160
            
4,260
          
4,670
          
5,780
          
7,150
            
7,150
           
year as dependants of persons settled Passengers in transit
1,140,000
     
1,260,000
   
1,310,000
   
1,530,000
   
1,530,000
     
(1,590,000)
People returning after a temporary absence
2,780,000
     
2,790,000
   
2,880,000
   
3,110,000
   
3,160,000
     
(3,430,000)
abroad
Others given leave to enter (7)
119,000
        
194,000
      
186,000
      
163,000
      
165,000
        
(183,000)
Granted settlement on arrival (8)
2,690
            
4,590
          
6,090
          
8,380
          
7,940
            
7,940
           
Total admitted    
12,200,000
   
12,000,000
 
11,800,000
 
12,900,000
 
12,700,000
   
(13,400,000)

Where administrative records on non-EEA nationals were unavailable for statistical analysis, estimates have been used. The figures in brackets show the total including the estimate.

(1)
Nationals of EU accession countries are included or excluded according to their accession date. 

(2)
Includes nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia before 1 May, but excludes them from this date.

(3)
Due to some gaps in the data from ports, estimates have been used.

(4)
Exclude nationals of Bulgaria and Romania.

(5) (6)
Includes 3,280 Student Visitors in 2007.

(7)
Includes dependants, children and others.

(8)
Excludes asylum-related cases which are included in 'Others given leave to enter'.

Table 2: Applications received for asylum in the United Kingdom, excluding dependants, by location of application, and initial decisions (1)(2), 2005 to Q2 2008
Number of principal applicants
Quarter/
Applications received
Initial Decisions
Applications
Applications
Asylum
Month
withdrawn
of which:
outstanding
Removals (4)
Total initial
at end of
decisions
Cases considered under normal procedures
period 
Total
Applied
Applied
Recognised
Not
Not
Refusals
Non-substantiated
applications
at     
in     
as a  
recognised 
recognised 
Total
Refused      
Refused
Refused 
claims (3)
port
country
refugee
as a 
as a 
refused
asylum and
on safe
on
and 
refugee
refugee
exceptional
third
non-compliance
granted
but
but
leave
country
grounds
asylum
granted
granted
after full
grounds
humanitarian
discretionary 
consideration
protection
leave
2005
Q1
7,005
1,135
5,870
8,000
465
6%
45
1%
750
9%
6,745
84%
5,685
71%
560
7%
505
6%
505
:
8,200
3,040
Q2
6,215
1,120
5,095
7,275
470
6%
40
1%
730
10%
6,040
83%
5,095
70%
435
6%
505
7%
570
:
6,500
3,285
Q3
6,320
970
5,345
6,490
465
7%
20
0%
540
8%
5,465
84%
4,470
69%
445
7%
555
9%
825
:
5,500
3,745
Q4
6,175
1,000
5,175
5,625
540
10%
20
0%
660
12%
4,405
78%
3,715
66%
335
6%
350
6%
645
:
5,500
3,660
2005 Total
25,710
4,230
21,485
27,395
1,940
7%
120
0%
2,675
10%
22,655
83%
18,965
69%
1,775
6%
1,915
7%
2,545
:
5,500
13,730
2006
Q1
6,455
950
5,500
6,245
625
10%
20
0%
730
12%
4,865
78%
4,030
65%
395
6%
445
7%
760
:
4,900
4,485
Q2
5,495
920
4,580
4,970
460
9%
15
0%
530
11%
3,965
80%
3,150
63%
490
10%
325
7%
460
:
5,000
4,665
Q3
5,860
850
5,015
4,565
415
9%
10
0%
445
10%
3,690
81%
2,750
60%
425
9%
515
11%
305
:
6,000
3,485
Q4
5,795
860
4,935
5,150
665
13%
10
0%
545
11%
3,930
76%
3,065
60%
380
7%
485
9%
255
:
6,400
3,695
2006 Total
23,610
3,580
20,030
20,930
2,170
10%
55
0%
2,245
11%
16,460
79%
13,000
62%
1,690
8%
1,770
8%
1,780
:
6,400
16,330
2007(P)
Q1
5,720
820
4,895
6,050
900
15%
30
1%
565
9%
4,555
75%
3,695
61%
345
6%
515
9%
255
:
5,800
3,205
Q2
4,960
810
4,150
5,930
835
14%
40
1%
520
9%
4,530
76%
3,655
62%
310
5%
565
10%
305
:
4,500
3,325
Q3
5,885
1,040
4,845
5,225
910
17%
30
1%
590
11%
3,695
71%
2,860
55%
295
6%
540
10%
335
:
4,800
3,230
Q4
6,870
965
5,900
4,570
900
20%
25
1%
395
9%
3,250
71%
2,420
53%
340
7%
490
11%
335
:
6,800
2,765
2007 Total
23,430
3,635
19,795
21,775
3,545
16%
125
1%
2,075
10%
16,030
74%
12,630
58%
1,290
6%
2,115
10%
1,230
:
6,800
12,525
2008(P)
Q1
6,595
705
5,890
4,435
915
21%
30
1%
460
10%
3,035
68%
2,265
51%
445
10%
325
7%
345
:
8,600
2,805
Q2
5,720
655
5,065
5,040
995
20%
20
0%
540
11%
3,485
69%
2,775
55%
445
9%
265
5%
540
165
8,700
2,745

(1)    Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5 (* = 1 or 2).  Applications outstanding rounded to nearest 100.  Figures may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. (2)    Initial decisions do not necessarily relate to applications made in the same period and exclude the outcome of appeals or other subsequent decisions. (3)   Where an applicant fails to attend an initial interview and therefore fails to substantiate their claim, their claim is treated as withdrawn.  Data not available prior to April 2008. (4)    Includes enforced removals, persons refused entry at port and subsequently removed (including cases dealt with at juxtaposed controls), persons departing voluntarily after enforcement action had been initiated against them, persons leaving under Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes run by the International Organization for Migration and persons who it has been established have left the UK without informaing the immigration authorities. (P)    Provisional figures.

  **:**      Not applicable.

                   in year of application, 2000 to Q2 2008
Number of persons, including dependants
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Q1 2008
Q2 2008
(±)
(¥)(P)
(P)
(P)
Austria
18,300
      
30,100
      
39,400
      
32,400
      
24,700
      
22,500
       
13,400
       
11,900
       
2,800
        
2,500
        
Belgium (2)
48,700
      
28,000
      
21,400
      
19,300
      
17,500
      
18,200
       
13,200
       
12,700
       
3,400
        
3,100
        
(e)
Denmark
10,100
      
12,500
      
6,100
        
4,600
        
3,200
        
2,300
         
1,900
         
2,200
         
500
           
400
           
(e)
Finland 
3,200
        
1,700
        
3,400
        
3,200
        
3,900
        
3,600
         
2,300
         
1,500
         
400
           
500
           
(e)
France (R)(3)(4)
44,200
      
53,900
      
58,100
      
59,800
      
58,600
      
49,700
       
30,800
       
29,200
       
7,600
        
7,900
        
Germany
78,600
      
88,300
      
71,100
      
50,600
      
35,600
      
28,900
       
21,000
       
19,200
       
5,800
        
5,000
        
(e)
Greece (4)
3,100
        
5,500
        
5,700
        
8,200
        
4,500
        
9,100
         
12,300
       
25,100
       
4,900
        
5,200
        
Ireland
10,900
      
10,300
      
11,600
      
7,900
        
4,800
        
4,300
         
4,300
         
4,000
         
900
           
900
           
(e)
Italy (4)(R)
15,600
      
9,600
        
16,000
      
13,500
      
9,700
        
9,500
         
10,300
       
14,100
       
- •
- •
Luxembourg (4)
600
           
700
           
1,000
        
1,500
        
1,600
        
800
            
500
            
400
            
100
           
100
           
(e)
Netherlands
43,900
      
32,600
      
18,700
      
13,400
      
9,800
        
12,300
       
14,500
       
7,100
         
3,100
        
3,600
        
Portugal (4)
200
           
200
           
200
           
100
           
100
           
100
            
100
            
200
            
*
100
           
Spain
7,200
        
9,200
        
6,200
        
5,900
        
5,600
        
5,000
         
5,300
         
7,500
         
1,200
        
1,200
        
Sweden
16,300
      
23,500
      
33,000
      
31,400
      
23,200
      
17,500
       
24,300
       
36,200
       
7,100
        
5,200
        
United Kingdom (5) 
98,900
      
91,600
      
103,100
    
60,000
      
40,600
      
30,800
       
28,300
       
28,300
       
7,700
        
6,800
        
Total EU15
399,600
    
397,600
    
395,100
    
311,700
    
243,200
    
214,700
     
182,500
     
199,500
     
45,400
      
42,600
      
Cyprus  (4)
700
           
1,800
        
1,000
        
4,400
        
9,900
        
7,700
         
4,500
         
6,800
         
1,100
        
900
           
Czech Republic  (4)
8,800
        
18,100
      
8,500
        
11,400
      
5,500
        
4,200
         
3,000
         
1,900
         
600
           
300
           
Estonia  (4)
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Hungary  (4)
7,800
        
9,600
        
6,400
        
2,400
        
1,600
        
1,600
         
2,100
         
3,400
         
700
           
500
           
Latvia  (4)
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Lithuania  (4)
200
           
300
           
300
           
200
           
200
           
100
            
100
            
100
            
*
*
Malta  (4)
100
           
100
           
400
           
600
           
1,000
        
1,200
         
1,300
         
1,400
         
500
           
600
           
Poland  (4)
4,600
        
4,500
        
5,200
        
6,900
        
8,100
        
6,900
         
4,400
         
7,100
         
1,500
        
1,700
        
(e)
Slovakia  (4)
1,600
        
8,200
        
9,700
        
10,400
      
11,400
      
3,500
         
2,900
         
2,600
         
200
           
200
           
(e)
Slovenia  (4)
9,200
        
1,500
        
700
           
1,100
        
1,300
        
1,800
         
500
            
400
            
*
100
           
Total EU25
432,500
    
441,600
    
427,200
    
349,100
    
282,000
    
241,800
     
201,400
     
223,300
     
50,100
      
47,000
      
Bulgaria (4)
1,800
        
2,400
        
2,900
        
1,500
        
1,100
        
800
            
600
            
1,000
         
200
           
200
           
Romania (4)
1,400
        
2,400
        
1,200
        
1,100
        
700
           
600
            
500
            
700
            
200
           
200
           
Total EU27
435,600
    
446,500
    
431,200
    
351,700
    
283,800
    
243,200
     
202,500
     
224,900
     
50,500
      
47,400
      
Other Europe
Norway
10,800
      
14,800
      
17,500
      
15,600
      
7,900
        
5,400
         
5,300
         
6,500
         
2,500
        
2,900
        
Switzerland (R)
19,800
      
21,900
      
27,000
      
21,800
      
15,100
      
10,800
       
11,200
       
10,800
       
2,800
        
3,200
        
Total Europe
466,200
    
483,100
    
475,700
    
389,100
    
306,800
    
259,400
     
219,000
     
242,300
     
55,800
      
53,400
      
Non-Europe
Australia
12,600
      
12,400
      
5,900
        
4,300
        
3,200
        
3,200
         
3,500
         
4,000
         
900
           
1,000
        
(e)
Canada
36,100
      
44,100
      
33,500
      
31,900
      
25,500
      
19,700
       
22,900
       
28,300
       
8,400
        
8,400
        
(e)
USA (6) 
74,700
      
101,700
    
101,100
    
80,200
      
56,100
      
48,900
       
50,800
       
49,400
       
12,300
      
12,900
      
Grand Total 
589,700
    
641,300
    
616,100
    
505,400
    
391,700
    
331,300
     
296,300
     
324,000
     
77,400
      
75,800
      

(1)   Figures rounded to the nearest 100 with * = between 1 and 49. Source IGC unless stated. (2)   Figures based on IGC data but adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants. (3)   Figures based on IGC data but adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants between 1998 and 2002. (4)   Figures based on UNHCR data, including dependants. (5)   Source: Immigration Research and Statistics, Home Office.  Figures have been adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants for 2000 to 2001, 2002 to Q2 2008 figures are actual. (6)   Figures based on UNHCR data but adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants. (P)   Provisional figures. (±)   The ten new accession countries (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia), joined the EU on 1 May 2004. (¥)   Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU on 1 January 2007.

(1), excluding dependants (2), 2005 to Q2 2008
Number of principal appellants
Appeals determined
                                                                                                         
Appeals
Appeals
Total determined
received by
received by
(5)
the Home Office
the IAA/AIT
Total
As % 
Total
As % 
Total
As % 
(5)(6)
Allowed
(5)
Dismissed
Withdrawn
(5)
(3)
(4)
of total
of total
of total
determined
determined
determined
2005
Q1
4,935
8,080
11,085
1,730
16%
8,935
81%
415
4%
Q2
:
6,280
9,990
1,755
18%
7,870
79%
365
4%
Q3
:
5,430
7,170
1,150
16%
5,755
80%
265
4%
Q4
:
5,050
5,200
970
19%
3,995
77%
235
5%
2005 Total
24,835
33,440
5,605
17%
26,555
79%
1,285
4%
2006 (P)
Q1
:
4,395
4,895
1,195
24%
3,460
71%
240
5%
Q2
:
4,065
4,375
985
23%
3,175
73%
215
5%
Q3
:
2,760
3,370
680
20%
2,515
75%
175
5%
Q4
:
3,705
3,315
685
21%
2,445
74%
190
6%
2006 Total
14,920
15,955
3,540
22%
11,595
73%
820
5%
2007 (P)
Q1
:
3,885
3,675
745
20%
2,695
73%
235
6%
Q2
:
3,835
4,015
920
23%
2,865
71%
235
6%
Q3
:
3,725
4,100
930
23%
2,970
72%
200
5%
Q4
:
2,610
3,145
790
25%
2,205
70%
150
5%
2007                             Total
14,055
14,935
3,385
23%
10,735
72%
820
5%
2008 (P)
Q1
:
2,095
2,440
515
21%
1,755
72%
170
7%
Q2
:
2,475
2,325
460
20%
1,735
75%
130
6%

(1)   The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) was formed on 4 April 2005 and replaced the Immigration Appelate Authority (IAA). Excludes IAA cases for 1 April 2005.  All figures for appeals determined are cases dealt with by Immigration Judges. (2)   Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5. Figures may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. (3)   Based on UK Border Agency electronic sources. From the 4 April 2005 appeals are lodged directly with the AIT. (4)   Based on information supplied by the Ministry of Justice. From the 4 April 2005 'Appeals received' data includes some cases lodged at the Home Office and transferred to the AIT. The data also include a small number of cases initially flagged as being potentially invalid or out of time for which the papers were examined by an Immigration Judge and determined to be valid and/or in-time. These cases then proceed through the appeal system. (5)   From 2005 based on information supplied by the AIT. Determinations do not necessarily relate to appeals received in the same period. (6)   Figures include cases withdrawn by the Home Office, as well as those withdrawn by the appellant. (P)   Provisional figures.

  **:**   Not applicable.

## (1)(2)(P), By Local Authority And Uk Government Office Region, As At The End Of June 2008 Number Of Applicants (Including Dependants)

Region
Local Authority (3)
%
Region
Local Authority (3)
%
   
 
ENGLAND
ENGLAND (continued)
North East
Middlesbrough
15
Greater London
Redbridge
240
Newcastle upon Tyne
15
(continued)
Richmond upon Thames
25
Other
20
Southwark
155
Total
50
1%
Sutton
20
Tower Hamlets
75
North West
Bolton
30
Waltham Forest
255
Liverpool
45
Wandsworth
70
Manchester
165
Westminster
95
Oldham
20
Other
10
Salford
15
Total
4,390 68%
Other
90
Total
365
6%
South East
Brighton and Hove
25
Crawley
30
Yorkshire and 
Bradford
50
Gravesham
15
The Humber
Doncaster
15
Hastings
15
Kingston upon Hull
15
Milton Keynes
45
Kirklees
15
Oxford
20
Leeds
105
Portsmouth
15
Sheffield
40
Reading
20
Other
40
Slough
50
Total
285
4%
Southampton
20
Other
125
East Midlands
Derby
15
Total
380
6%
Leicester
105
Northampton
20
South West
Bristol
35
Nottingham
50
Other
40
Other
50
Total
75
1%
Total
235
4%
West Midlands
Birmingham
170
Total England
6,345 98%
Coventry
60
Sandwell
35
Stoke-on-Trent
15
WALES
Wolverhampton
20
Cardiff
20
Other
35
Other
30
Total
345
5%
Total Wales
50
1%
East of England
Bedford
15
Luton
45
SCOTLAND
Peterborough
25
Glasgow City
35
Southend-on-Sea
20
Edinburgh
30
Thurrock
25
Other
25
Other
90
Total Scotland
90
1%
Total
220
3%
Greater London
Barking and Dagenham
105
NORTHERN IRELAND
Barnet
175
Other
10
Bexley
30
Total Northern Ireland
10
0%
Brent
260
Bromley
20
Camden
90
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM
6,495
Croydon
130
Ealing
305
Enfield
255
Greenwich
125
Hackney
165
Hammersmith and Fulham
60
Haringey
265
Harrow
130
Hillingdon
150
Hounslow
145
Islington
100
Kensington and Chelsea
35
Kingston upon Thames
20
Lambeth
170
Lewisham
175
Merton
125
Newham
425

(1)  Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5 (* = 1 or 2).  Figures may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. (2)  Excludes unaccompanied asylum seeking children supported by local authorities, estimated around 4,500 in June 2008. 

Number of applicants (including dependants)
Region
Local Authority (4) 
Dispersed
Disbenefited (5)
Total
Region
Local Authority (4)
Dispersed
Disbenefited (5)
Total
ENGLAND
ENGLAND (continued)
North East
Darlington
60
–
                       
60
Greater London
Haringey
200
–
                       
200
Gateshead
245
–
                       
245
(continued)
Harrow
15
–
                       
15
Hartlepool
15
–
                       
15
Havering
15
–
                       
15
Middlesbrough
430
–
                       
430
Hillingdon
20
–
                       
20
Newcastle upon Tyne
785
–
                       
785
Hounslow
50
–
                       
50
North Tyneside
135
–
                       
135
Islington
15
*
15
South Tyneside
115
–
                       
115
Kensington and Chelsea
5
–
                       
5
Stockton-on-Tees
280
–
                       
280
Lambeth
25
5
30
Sunderland
230
–
                       
230
Lewisham
30
–
                       
30
Total
2,300
–
                       
2,300
Merton
15
–
                       
15
Newham
35
–
                       
35
North West
Blackburn with Darwen
395
–
                       
395
Redbridge
85
5
85
Bolton
480
–
                       
480
Richmond upon Thames
5
–
                       
5
Bury
360
–
                       
360
Southwark
*
–
                       
*
Liverpool
1,005
–
                       
1,005
Waltham Forest
30
–
                       
30
Macclesfield
5
–
                       
5
Wandsworth
5
–
                       
5
Manchester
915
–
                       
915
Total
870
10
885
Oldham
425
–
                       
425
Rochdale
385
–
                       
385
South East
Ashford
40
–
                       
40
Salford
625
–
                       
625
Dartford
*
–
                       
*
Stockport
145
–
                       
145
Hastings
55
–
                       
55
Tameside
175
–
                       
175
Oxford
5
–
                       
5
Trafford
35
–
                       
35
Portsmouth
135
–
                       
135
Wigan
365
–
                       
365
Reading
5
–
                       
5
Total
5,315
–
                       
5,315
Southampton
80
–
                       
80
West Oxfordshire
5
–
                       
5
Yorkshire and 
Barnsley
385
–
                       
385
Total
325
–
                       
325
the Humber
Bradford
490
–
                       
490
Calderdale
200
–
                       
200
South West
Bristol
225
–
                       
225
Doncaster
320
–
                       
320
Gloucester
95
–
                       
95
Kingston upon Hull
330
–
                       
330
Plymouth
275
–
                       
275
Kirklees
520
–
                       
520
South Gloucestershire
65
–
                       
65
Leeds
1,000
–
                       
1,000
Swindon
100
–
                       
100
North East Lincolnshire
10
–
                       
10
Total
765
–
                       
765
Rotherham
560
–
                       
560
Sheffield
590
–
                       
590
Total England
19,540
10 19,555
Wakefield
305
–
                       
305
Total
4,715
–
                       
4,715
WALES
Cardiff
905
–
                       
905
East Midlands
Blaby
*
–
                       
*
Newport
260
–
                       
260
Derby
170
–
                       
170
Swansea
385
–
                       
385
Gedling
5
–
                       
5
Wrexham
15
–
                       
15
Leicester
435
–
                       
435
Total Wales
1,565
–
                       
1,565
Nottingham
550
–
                       
550
Rushcliffe
5
–
                       
5
SCOTLAND
Total
1,165
–
                       
1,165
Edinburgh
*
–
                       
*
Glasgow City
2,705
–
                       
2,705
West Midlands
Birmingham
1,165
–
                       
1,165
North Lanarkshire
*
–
                       
*
Coventry
530
–
                       
530
South Lanarkshire
*
–
                       
*
Dudley
380
–
                       
380
Total Scotland
2,715
–
                       
2,715
Newcastle-under-Lyme
10
–
                       
10
Sandwell
240
–
                       
240
NORTHERN IRELAND
Stoke-on-Trent
850
–
                       
850
Belfast
210
–
                       
210
Walsall
90
–
                       
90
Lisburn
5
–
                       
5
Wolverhampton
565
–
                       
565
Newtownabbey
20
–
                       
20
Total
3,830
–
                       
3,830
Total Northern Ireland
230
–
                       
230
East of England Colchester
*
–
                       
*
Epping Forest
10
–
                       
10
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM
24,050
10 24,060
Ipswich
40
–
                       
40
Luton
30
–
                       
30
Norwich
90
–
                       
90
Peterborough
95
–
                       
95
Total
260
–
                       
260
Greater London Barking and Dagenham
35
–
                       
35
Barnet
10
–
                       
10
Brent
20
–
                       
20
Croydon
30
–
                       
30
Ealing
15
–
                       
15
Enfield
170
5
170
Greenwich
10
–
                       
10
Hackney
30
–
                       
30

(1)   Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5 (* = 1 or 2).  Figures may not sum to the totals sh (2)  Excludes unaccompanied asylum seeking children supported by local authorities, estimated around 4,500 in (3)  Excludes those in initial accommodation, 1,025  as at the end of June 2008.

(4)  Only those Local Authorities where dispersed or disbenefitted cases are resident are shown. (5)  Disbenefited cases are cases which were previously supported under the main UK benefits system and have been moved onto asylum support. Some of these cases have remained in the 

## Table 7: Removals, Voluntary Departures And Assisted Returns From The United Kingdom, Q2 2006 To Q2 2008  (1)

Number of removals
Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2006 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2007 Q1 2008
Q2 2008
(P)
(P)
(P)
(P)
(P)
(P)
Asylum cases, principal (2)
Enforced removals including voluntary departures 
after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4)
3,030
2,795
2,615
2,620
2,500
2,630
2,410
2,230
2,120
Assisted Voluntary Returns (5)
1,635
690
1,080
610
850
610
475
575
620
Total
4,665
3,485
3,695
3,230
3,355
3,240
2,885
2,805
2,745
Asylum cases, dependants
Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4)
325
215
250
220
165
135
150
145
130
Assisted Voluntary Returns (5)
270
120
170
70
135
85
35
75
60
Total
595
340
420
290
300
220
185
220
185
Asylum cases, total
Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4)
3,355
3,010
2,860
2,840
2,665
2,770
2,565
2,375
2,250
Assisted Voluntary Returns (5)
1,905
810
1,250
680
985
695
510
650
680
Total
5,260
3,825
4,110
3,520
3,655
3,460
3,070
3,025
2,930
Non-asylum cases
Removed from UK ports (6)
- •
- •
- •
5,240
5,090
5,015
5,290
5,105
4,670
Removed from juxtaposed controls (6)
- •
- •
- •
2,245
2,410
2,750
3,105
3,190
2,580
Refused entry at port and subsequently removed
7,590
8,065
8,730
7,485
7,500
7,760
8,395
8,295
7,250
Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (4)
3,140
3,165
3,680
3,705
3,910
4,585
5,030
5,125
4,940
Assisted Voluntary Returns for Irregular Migrants (7)
190
205
270
270
330
330
360
320
355
Enforced removals and voluntary departures
3,335
3,375
3,950
3,970
4,235
4,920
5,390
5,445
5,290
Total
10,920
11,440
12,680
11,460
11,740
12,680
13,785
13,740
12,540
Total removals
Non-asylum cases refused entry at port and 
subsequently removed (6)
7,590
8,065
8,730
7,485
7,500
7,760
8,395
8,295
7,250
Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4)
6,500
6,180
6,540
6,540
6,575
7,355
7,590
7,500
7,190
Assisted Voluntary Returns (5)(7)
2,095
1,020
1,520
950
1,315
1,025
870
970
1,030
Enforced removals and voluntary departures
8,595
7,195
8,060
7,490
7,890
8,380
8,460
8,465
8,220
Grand Total
16,180
15,260
16,790
14,975
15,390
16,145
16,855
16,760
15,470

(1)  Figures rounded to the nearest 5 and may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. (2)  Persons who had sought asylum at some stage, excluding dependants. (3)  Due to a reclassification of removal categories, figures include asylum removals which have been performed by Enforcement Officers using port powers of removal and a small number of cases dealt with at juxtaposed controls. (4)  Figures include persons who it has been established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities and since October 2006 figures include persons leaving under Facilitated Return Schemes. (5)  Persons leaving under Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes run by the International Organization for Migration. May include some cases leaving under the Assisted Voluntary Return for Irregular Migrants Programme and some cases where enforcement action has been initiated.

                (including asylum seekers and children), by age (2) and place of detention, Quarter 1 2008 (3)(4)(5)(P)
Number of persons
Adults (2)
Total
Under 5 yrs
5-11 yrs
12-16 yrs
17 yrs
Place of last detention
Children (2)
Immigration Service Removal Centres
Tinsley House
610
20
10
5
*
650
Yarl's Wood
445
45
35
30
5
565
Campsfield House
405
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
405
Oakington Reception Centre
385
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
385
Dover Immigration Removal Centre
210
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
210
Harmondsworth
195
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
195
Dungavel
70
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
70
Haslar
30
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
30
Lindholme
10
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
10
Colnbrook Long Term
10
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
10
Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities
Colnbrook Short Term
1,010
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
1,010
Manchester Airport
120
*
–
                    
–
                    
–
                    
120
Dover Harbour
80
–
                    
*
5
–
                    
85
Grand Total
3,580
70
50
40
5
3,740
1,625
35
40
30
*
1,730
        of which: asylum seekers  (6)

(1)  Some detainees may be recorded more than once if, for example, the person has been detained on more than one separate occasion in the time period shown. (2)  Recorded age at the end of their period of detention. Figures for children will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim to be younger. (3)  Figures rounded to the nearest 5 (- = 0, * = 1 or 2) and may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding.  Figures exclude persons recorded as leaving detention from police cells, Harwich Short Term Holding Facility and Prison Service establishments, those recorded as detained under both criminal and immigration powers at time of removal and their children. (4)  Not necessarily removed in the same quarter as leaving detention. (5)  Figures include dependants. (6)  Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage. (P)  Provisional figures.

## Under Immigration Act Powers (Including Asylum Seekers And Children), By Sex As At 28 June 2008 (1)(2) Number Of Persons Number Of Persons

| Place of detention                                                                                                           | Of whom:        | Of whom:   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------|
| Total detainees                                                                                                              |                 |            |
| Sex                                                                                                                          | Total detainees |            |
| asylum seekers                                                                                                               |                 |            |
| (3)                                                                                                                          |                 |            |
| children                                                                                                                     |                 |            |
| (4)                                                                                                                          |                 |            |
| asylum seekers                                                                                                               |                 |            |
| (3)                                                                                                                          |                 |            |
| children                                                                                                                     |                 |            |
| (4)                                                                                                                          |                 |            |
| Immigration Service Removal Centres                                                                                          |                 |            |
| Male                                                                                                                         | 1,950           | 1,385      |
| Female                                                                                                                       | 365             | 270        |
| Yarl's Wood                                                                                                                  | 365             | 280        |
| Oakington Reception Centre                                                                                                   | 330             | 265        |
| Grand Total                                                                                                                  | 2,315           | 1,660      |
| Dover Immigration Removal Centre                                                                                             | 305             | 195        |
| -                                                                                                                            |                 |            |
| Colnbrook Long Term                                                                                                          | 300             | 205        |
| -                                                                                                                            |                 |            |
| (1)  Figures rounded to the nearest 5, may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding and exclude persons   |                 |            |
| Harmondsworth                                                                                                                | 250             | 210        |
| detained in police cells, Prison Service establishments and those detained under both criminal and immigration powers.       |                 |            |
| Campsfield House                                                                                                             | 195             | 140        |
| (2)  Figures include dependants.                                                                                             |                 |            |
| Dungavel                                                                                                                     | 160             | 100        |
| (3)  Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage.                   |                 |            |
| Haslar                                                                                                                       | 145             | 95         |
| (4)  People recorded as being under 18 on 28 June 2008. These figures will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim |                 |            |
| Tinsley House                                                                                                                | 115             | 80         |
| to be younger.                                                                                                               |                 |            |
| Lindholme                                                                                                                    | 80              | 55         |

## Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities

| Colnbrook Short Term                                                                                                                           | 50    | 20                | -   |                           |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|-------------------|-----|---------------------------|
| Dover Harbour                                                                                                                                  | 15    | 10                |     |                           |
| -                                                                                                                                              |       | Number of persons |     |                           |
| Manchester Airport                                                                                                                             | 10    | *                 |     |                           |
| -                                                                                                                                              |       |                   |     |                           |
| Harwich                                                                                                                                        | 5     | 5                 |     |                           |
| -                                                                                                                                              |       |                   |     |                           |
| Length of detention                                                                                                                            |       |                   |     |                           |
| (5)(6)                                                                                                                                         |       |                   |     |                           |
| Total detainees                                                                                                                                |       |                   |     |                           |
| asylum seekers                                                                                                                                 |       |                   |     |                           |
| (3)                                                                                                                                            |       |                   |     |                           |
| children                                                                                                                                       |       |                   |     |                           |
| (4)                                                                                                                                            |       |                   |     |                           |
| Grand Total                                                                                                                                    | 2,315 | 1,660             | 55  |                           |
| Of whom:                                                                                                                                       |       |                   |     |                           |
| 7 days or less                                                                                                                                 | - •   | - •               | 15  |                           |
| (1)  Figures rounded to the nearest 5 (- = 0, * = 1 or 2), may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding and exclude persons |       |                   |     |                           |
| 8 to 14 days                                                                                                                                   | - •   | - •               | 5   |                           |
| detained in police cells, Prison Service establishments and those detained under both criminal and immigration powers.                         |       |                   |     |                           |
| 15 to 28 days                                                                                                                                  | - •   | - •               | 20  |                           |
| (2)  Figures include dependants.                                                                                                               |       |                   |     |                           |
| 29 days to less than 2 months                                                                                                                  | - •   | - •               | 15  |                           |
| (3)  Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage.                                     |       |                   |     |                           |
| 2 months to less than 3 months                                                                                                                 | - •   | - •               | -   |                           |
| (4)  People recorded as being under 18 on 28 June 2008. These figures will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim to be younger.    |       |                   |     |                           |
| 3 months to less than 4 months                                                                                                                 | - •   | - •               | -   |                           |
|                                                                                                                                                |       |                   |     |                           |
| 4 months to less than 6 months                                                                                                                 | - •   | - •               | -   |                           |
| 6 months to less than 1 year                                                                                                                   | - •   | - •               |     |                           |
| -                                                                                                                                              |       |                   |     |                           |
| 1 year or more                                                                                                                                 | - •   | - •               |     |                           |
| -                                                                                                                                              |       |                   |     |                           |
| Grand Total                                                                                                                                    | 2,315 | 1,660             | 55  |                           |

(1)  Figures rounded to the nearest 5 (- = 0, * = 1 or 2), may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding and exclude persons detained in police cells, Prison Service establishments and those detained under both criminal and immigration powers. (2)  Figures include dependants. (3)  Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage. (4)  People recorded as being under 18 on 28 June 2008. These figures will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim to be younger. (5)  Relates to most recent period of sole detention. (6)  2 months is defined as 61 days; 4 months is defined as 122 days; 6 months is defined as 182 days.

- •   Not available. Following a change in the system in which information is collected, statistics on all persons detained under sole Immigration Act powers by length of detention are not available for June 2008. Information on children has only been made available through the examination of individual case files, which would only be possible for adult detainees at disproportionate cost.

Number of persons
Broad category of grant
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
(1)
(2)(3)
(4)(5)
(4)
(R)(4)
(P)(4)
Employment (6)
Employment with a work permit after 4/5 years
3,280
4,445
4,335
5,845
9,190
16,205
25,470
11,270
15,165
    - spouses and dependants
3,580
5,140
5,045
6,835
10,620
17,050
27,340
12,340
18,065
Permit-free employment, businessman, persons of independent means
835
1,685
1,050
1,095
1,550
1,545
1,945
3,265
865
    - spouses and dependants
1,005
1,115
845
680
1,050
1,020
1,570
2,315
700
Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent
2,240
2,580
3,255
4,060
5,275
4,755
4,795
1,900
1,675
    - spouses and dependants
540
640
725
1,290
1,945
1,680
1,895
740
730
Total employment-related grants
11,480
15,610
15,255
19,800
29,635
42,260
63,015
31,830
37,210
 
Asylum (7)
 
 
Refugees (8) and persons given exceptional leave to remain 
22,505
25,355
17,965
18,235
12,185
19,025
33,850
19,075
10,250
    - spouses and dependants
16,155
20,600
10,555
11,705
9,915
33,525
33,960
11,580
3,940
Total asylum-related grants
38,660
45,950
28,520
29,940
22,105
52,555
67,810
30,655
14,190
 
Family formation and reunion (9)
 
 
Husbands (10)
14,580
14,495
16,915
15,520
17,370
8,185
8,710
15,520
13,810
Wives (10)
20,095
24,265
26,835
25,120
30,790
12,920
15,585
27,200
23,175
Children
4,340
6,870
6,795
6,355
8,950
5,850
6,715
9,290
8,495
Parents and grandparents
1,080
2,435
1,760
1,750
3,090
1,985
1,450
1,470
1,000
Other and unspecified dependants
2,065
5,000
4,570
4,015
5,000
4,300
4,880
6,325
4,345
Total family grants
42,155
53,065
56,875
52,760
65,200
33,240
37,335
59,800
50,820
 
Other grants on a discretionary basis (11)
4,820
11,320
7,760
10,980
16,160
6,715
6,400
7,720
18,750
 
Category unknown
:
:
:
2,490
6,175
4,440
4,565
4,440
3,880
All grants of settlement
97,115
125,945
108,410
115,965
139,280
139,210
179,120
134,445
124,855

(1)    Swiss nationals are excluded from 1 June 2002. (2)    Data from 2003 also exclude dependants of EEA and Swiss nationals in confirmed relationships granted permanent residence. (3)    Excludes reconsideration cases. (4)    May include a small number of cases in which a decision is recorded twice, where an individual has dual nationality. (5)    Includes nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia before 1 May 2004, but excludes them from this date.

(6)    In 2006 the qualifying period for settlement in all employment-related categories changed from 4 to 5 years.

(7)    Includes grants under the Family ILR exercise. (8)    Excludes reconsideration cases and the outcome of appeals. (9)    Spouses and dependants joining British citizens or persons previously granted settlement. (10)  Includes civil and unmarried partners. (11)  Data for 2007 include persons granted indefinite leave outside the immigration rules under measures aimed at clearing the backlog of outstanding unresolved cases. (P)   Provisional figures. (R)   Revised figures.

  :    Not applicable.

Approved applicants
Initial Applications
Period
Czech Rep.
Estonia
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Total
Total
2004 (4)
Total
8,255
1,860
3,620
8,670
19,270
71,025
13,020
160
125,880
134,550
2005
Total
10,575
2,560
6,355
12,960
22,990
127,325
22,035
175
204,970
212,325
2006
Total
8,345
1,475
7,060
9,490
17,065
162,495
21,755
185
227,875
234,725
2007
Q1
1,825
275
1,965
1,835
3,740
35,800
4,835
45
50,320
52,080
Q2
1,800
210
2,085
1,635
3,690
37,290
5,600
40
52,355
53,970
Q3
1,990
275
2,305
1,545
3,715
41,190
6,235
50
57,305
59,150
Q4
1,900
210
2,515
1,270
3,115
35,965
5,775
55
50,795
52,745
2007 (P)
Total
7,510
965
8,875
6,285
14,260
150,245
22,445
190
210,775
217,945
2008 (P)
Q1
1,725
200
2,615
1,440
2,740
32,205
5,420
50
46,395
48,505
Q2
1,600
205
2,470
1,475
2,645
24,895
4,610
55
37,955
40,375
% of Q2 2008 Total
4%
1%
7%
4%
7%
66%
12%
0%
100%

(1)  This table shows applicants approved for each nationality rather than the total number of applications made. The figures are for initial applications only (not multiple applications, where an individual is doing more than one job simultaneously, or re-registrations, where an individual has changed employers). 

(2)  The data for WRS applications are recorded by the date on the application form, the standard statistical approach. However, as applications continue to be received dated under previously published quarters and decisions continue to be made on applications dated in previous quarters, the number of applications will show increases for earlier quarters published in previous reports. (3)  Source: Management Information from UK Border Agency (4)  The total shown for 2004 is for the part year May to December. (P)  Provisional figures.

## Scheme (Sbs) And Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (Saws), By Quarter And Year Of Application, January 2007 - June 2008 (1)(2)(3)

|            |          |          | accession worker cards   | registration certificates   | SBS      | SAWS     |
|------------|----------|----------|--------------------------|-----------------------------|----------|----------|
| Period     | Received | Approved | Received                 | Approved                    | Approved | Approved |
| 2007 Q1    | 1,120    | 840      | 9,305                    | 7,950                       | 210      | 3,195    |
| Q2         | 1,315    | 1,035    | 9,545                    | 8,490                       | 350      | 3,975    |
| Q3         | 1,380    | 1,010    | 8,085                    | 6,580                       | 375      | 195      |
| Q4         | 1,270    | 915      | 8,895                    | 6,750                       | 475      | 690      |
| 2007 Total |          |          |                          |                             |          |          |
| (P)        |          |          |                          |                             |          |          |
| 5,080      | 3,805    | 35,835   | 29,765                   | 1,405                       | 8,060    |          |
| Q1         | 990      | 645      | 7,360                    | 4,850                       | 350      | - •      |
| Q2         | 1,015    | 655      | 5,990                    | 2,830                       | 385      | - •      |
| 2008 Total |          |          |                          |                             |          |          |
| (P)(4)     |          |          |                          |                             |          |          |
| 2,010      | 1,300    | 13,350   | 7,680                    | 735                         |          |          |
| - •        |          |          |                          |                             |          |          |

(1)  Source: Management Information from UK Border Agency. (2)  The data for accession worker cards and registration certificates are recorded by the date on the application form, the standard statistical approach. However, as applications continue to be received dated under previously published quarters and decisions continue to be made on applications dated in previous quarters, the number of applications will show increases for earlier quarters published in previous reports. (3)  Quarterly Management Information from UK Border Agency for SAWS for Q1 and Q2 2008 is not available from the Home Office database on a consistent basis to the data published for earlier quarters. 

       The UK Border Agency plans to reissue revised figures broken down by nationality in the next report to be published in November 2008. (4)  The total shown for 2008 is for the part year January to June 2008. - •    Not available. (P)  Provisional figures.

Number of persons
Year 
 Applications
Refusal as a %
Decisions taken
received
Grants (1)
Refusals (2)
of all decisions
 
1997
66,000
37,010
4,745
11%
1998
68,030
53,935
3,750
7%
1999
67,400
54,900
3,995
7%
2000
62,475
82,210
6,785
8%
2001
109,005
90,295
9,530
10%
2002
115,500
120,125
8,455
7%
2003
147,345
130,535
10,555
7%
2004
132,630
148,275
13,820
9%
2005
219,115
161,700
19,905
11%
2006
Q1
28,230
46,820
4,230
8%
Q2
33,855
35,870
4,205
10%
Q3
39,675
34,855
3,580
9%
Q4
47,945
36,465
3,295
8%
2006
149,695
154,020
15,310
9%
2007 (P)
Q1
67,320
44,610
4,185
9%
Q2
31,605
40,370
3,155
7%
Q3
30,940
43,770
4,170
9%
Q4
31,120
35,890
4,115
10%
2007 (P)
160,980
164,635
15,630
9%
2008 (P)
Q1
43,500
34,880
2,625
7%
Q2
39,980
23,445
1,925
8%

(1) Data from November 2001 includes grants of British citizenship in the Channel Island and Isle of Man. (2) Includes small numbers of applications withdrawn and applicants found to be British already.