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Information about the Windrush Scheme for Nigerians who settled in the UK before 1973 and were deemed to have Indefinite Leave to Enter and Indefinite Leave to Remain. Some of these people, unfortunately, found themselves stuck in Nigeria after returning there for an extended period. The information below is from the UK government website. If you think that you are eligible or know someone who may be eligible, please apply as soon as possible - either in the UK or from overseas. The Home Office Taskforce number is: 0800 678 1925

The Windrush Scheme
People who arrived in the UK many years ago and do not have documentation confirming their immigration status have faced difficulties in
proving their right to work, to rent property and to access benefits and services to which they are entitled. The Government has apologised to people in this position and has made a commitment to help them get the documents they need. On 16 April 2018, the Home Secretary established a Taskforce to make immediate arrangements to help those who needed it. This included setting up a helpline to get in touch with the Home Office.

The Windrush Scheme is the next step in providing help and support. A separate Scheme will make it easier for people to access it and to understand what is on offer. Those applying under this Scheme will benefit from the services of the Taskforce which will help people to navigate the immigration system and will continue to take a sympathetic and proactive approach when resolving applications. The Windrush Scheme does not cover applications for a British passport. British citizens must pay for a passport and it would not be fair to existing
British citizens to provide a free passport to those applying for British Citizenship under the Windrush Scheme.

How to apply
An application under the Windrush Scheme must be made on the relevant form on GOV.UK
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the
“Windrush Scheme application (UK)” for applicants living in the UK or the ”Windrush Scheme application (Overseas)” for applicants living outside the UK

Application fee
There is no fee for an application under the Windrush Scheme
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Photograph and fingerprints
(biometrics)
Applicants under the Windrush Scheme are required to provide their biometrics (photograph of face and fingerprints) unless they are exempt from that requirement.
There is no fee for this

For more details: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/735187/Windrush-Scheme-v2.0ext.pdf
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