Nigerians in the United Kingdom have begun exploring legal means to extend their stay in the country, following the UK government’s message reminding international students that once their Visa expires, they should return to their country of origin.
The UK government claimed that asylum applications from work, study and tourist visa-holders accounted for 37 per cent (41,400) of overall claims in the year ending June 2025. International students made up the most significant proportion of claimants, at 40 per cent, followed by those on work visas at 29 per cent and visitors at 24 per cent.
An anonymous PhD student in Scotland told reporters that many Nigerian students faced uncertainty over their future. The doctoral student said some had transitioned to skilled worker visas to survive the removal threats.
Another student from the University of Salford said the new migration policy was unsettling and devastating, adding that a lot of time and money were spent to move to the UK.
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