Afghanistan, April 11 -- Thousands of Afghan migrants in the United Kingdom are facing an uncertain future as new immigration policies leave many in prolonged legal limbo, a new report warns.
The Afghanistan Analysts Network said stricter rules could force some refugees to wait up to 20 years for permanent residency, significantly extending uncertainty over their legal status.
The report also highlights a sharp drop in asylum approval rates for Afghans, falling from around 98 percent in 2022 to just 34 percent in 2025, reflecting tighter migration controls.
These changes come as part of broader efforts by the UK government to reduce migration and overhaul the asylum system, limiting pathways that were previously available to Afghan natio...