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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Diane Taylor

UK’s new eVisa scheme ‘could create digital Windrush scandal’

The Home Office in Westminster, London
The Home Office is poised to rollout a new digital document to replace existing legacy documents. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/PA

Millions of migrants have been urged to register for a new eVisa scheme as campaigners warn the document could create a digital Windrush scandal.

The scheme, which will be introduced at the end of the year, is designed to replace physical biometric residence permits that show proof of the right to reside, rent, work and claim benefits with digital eVisas.

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