India, UK mutually nod to legalize the return of illegal migrants

NewsBharati    11-Apr-2018
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New Delhi, April 11: In order to facilitate the return of illegal migrants between the United Kingdom and India, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has got a nod to be inked soon.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for MoU between India and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants.

What are the benefits if the MoU?

According to an official statement “The MoU will facilitate that the Visa Free Agreement for holders of Diplomatic passports as well as liberalization of UK Visa Regime for those who are traveling to the UK legally, after the conclusion of the MoU.”

It will ensure the return of persons who have no lawful basis to be in the territory of the other Party after verification of nationality to its satisfaction.

It will help in streamlining the procedure of return of nationals who are caught to be staying illegally, belonging to the other party in a specified time-frame.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit London in the third week of April to attend the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.