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UK tells blind Nigerian pensioner to go home to India in blunder

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A blind 67-year-old Nigerian pensioner living in the UK for 26 years was told by the Home Office to move to India.

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The refusal letter confused Nigeria and India, prompting the government to confirm an updated letter would be issued.

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New settlement rules introduced by Shabana Mahmood could force elderly applicants to wait up to 20 additional years for permanent status.

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Campaigners warn that the extended wait times mean many elderly migrants will not survive long enough to achieve settlement.

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