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granted at the initial stage in 2023. Ali, not his real name, originally came to the UK as a student from Pakistan in 2011. He went to a lawyer for advice before his visa
visas account for [most of the recent spike in Scotland](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0ye9gq5gno). But the far smaller number of people arriving via unofficial routes, such as small boats crossing the English Channel, often [dominate
2023 to 38% in the first half of 2025, after a higher standard of proof for recognition as a refugee was introduced in 2024. Unless rejected Afghans leave voluntarily, they remain in the UK without
visa abuse](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2jy74895eo). Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the BBC's investigation "exposes the scam at the heart of many asylum claims" and the legal advisers identified "should be prosecuted
granted permission to stay in the UK for three months and can claim benefits. During those three months, they can then apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK, when foreign nationals are given