Blind Nigerian pensioner of 26 years in UK told she can go home to India

The Guardian reported that a 67‑year‑old blind Nigerian pensioner who has lived in the United Kingdom for 26 years was told by the Home Office she can safely “go home” to India. Comfort arrived in the UK in 2000 and shortly after became blind because of acute glaucoma. The Home Office refused her request for indefinite leave to remain under its new settlement rules. The decision leaves her without permission to stay despite decades of residence and a disability.

The case illustrates how the new settlement framework is being applied to long‑term residents who arrived as pensioners and now face removal.

Why it matters

The ruling shows how the Home Office’s settlement rules can affect long‑standing residents, including those with disabilities.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

14 Nov 2026, 11:30 IST

Key names

UK, Nigerian, India, Home Office

Section

Lifestyle

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