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The Sun
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Ministers have no idea how many migrants overstay their visas and work illegally, say worried MPs
MINISTERS have no idea how many migrants overstay their visas and work illegally, say worried MPs. Home Office staff fail to check exit data under the skilled worker visa scheme, they claim. A damning report by Parliament's Public Accounts Committee found ministers have not even checked exit data since the skilled worker visa scheme was launched in 2020. More than 1.18 million people have come to Britain on the visas, including thousands to fill care home jobs. But MPs claim officials do not know "what proportion of people return to their home country after their visa has expired, and how many may be working illegally in the United Kingdom.' The PAC also revealed 'widespread evidence of workers suffering debt bondage, working excessive hours and exploitative conditions', with little action taken to fix it. Committee chairman Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP blasted: 'There has long been mounting evidence of serious issues with the system, laid bare once again in our inquiry. 'And yet basic information, such as how many people on skilled worker visas have been modern slavery victims, and whether people leave the UK after their visas expire, seems to still not have been gathered by Government.' It comes an investigation by The Sun uncovered the shameless criminality of asylum seekers earning cash from takeaway drop-offs while living on taxpayer handouts. Secret Uber Eats kitchen cooking 'Big Boi Burgers' brazenly set up in tax-funded asylum hotel is SHUT DOWN 1
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE British singer is arrested by US immigration officials and faces deportation for 'overstaying her visa by 26 YEARS'
A chart-topping British singing star faces deportation back to the UK after being arrested by US authorities for overstaying her visa by 26 years, MailOnline can reveal. Jane Eugene, lead singer from 80s R&B group Loose Ends, was detained by officials at the Canadian border crossing at Niagara Falls, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Ms Eugene, 62, also known as Jane Peters, was apparently trying to leave the United States, but was refused entry to Canada then arrested by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)agents two months ago. She has been living in the US for many years and leading a US-based version of Loose Ends, performing around the country from her home in Los Angeles. US government sources claimed that she applied for a US 'green card' back in 1999, when she had already overstayed her visa, but was refused. Now her lengthy alleged visa overstay could lead to serious legal consequences, including removal proceedings and a possible 10-year re-entry ban. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told MailOnline: 'The law applies equally, even to celebrities. 'Jane Eugene Sendall Peters was denied an immigrant petition for alien workers in 1999 and had already overstayed her visa at the time of application. 'On May 3, 2025, Peters was encountered in Niagara Falls, NY after being refused entry to Canada. CBP arrested her and she is pending a hearing with the Executive Office for Immigration Review.' Overstaying a U.S. visa by more than a year is classed as 'unlawful presence,' which can trigger a 10-year bar from re-entering the country if the person leaves. Loose Ends' biggest hit by far was in 1985 with Hangin' on a String (Contemplating), which topped the U.S. Billboard R&B chart, the first British band ever to do so. It also reached number 13 in the UK top twenty. The trio began in London in 1980 with vocalist and guitarist Carl McIntosh, singer Ms Eugene, and keyboard player Steve Nichol. The group was originally titled Loose End, but changed its name to Loose Ends in 1983 and were signed to Virgin Records. The group split up and eventually reunited to appear on a single by hip-hop producer Pete Rock called 'Take Your Time' in 1998. Two years ago, promoting a forthcoming gig with the Average White Band (AWB), Jane told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that her main advice to young music hopefuls was to compose their own music. 'Really, it's a way to create your own pension fund,' she said, noting that publishing residuals can continue to be collected even when your career has ended. She told the newspaper she was influenced by many black artists from the United States. 'I was just a toddler when the Beatles were the thing, so that explains why I don't claim them as major influences,' she said. Eugene and her co-band members - Steve Nichol and Carl McIntosh - were heavily influenced by the American soul stars of the late '70s and early '80s, namely Luther Vandross, Angela Winbush, Phyllis Hyman and Aretha Franklin. She said: 'My favourite song from her is 'Ain't No Way,' she added. 'You talkin' about feelin' her soul!' A South African singer named Twyla was another major influence, she said. Discussing her current band, she said: 'When we play Pittsburgh, they'll immediately recognize the first four or five tunes from our setlist,' she said, citing 'Slow Down,' 'Stay While Child,' Hangin' on a String,' 'You Can't Stop the Rain' and 'Mr. Bachelor.' But in 2022, fellow former Loose Ends founder Carl McIntosh sued Jane Eugene in a New York court, accusing her of trademark infringement by using the name Loose Ends in her promotional material. Jane Eugene vigorously defended the lawsuit, claiming 'fair use' and the case continues. Her Facebook and Instagram accounts have not been updated since April, when she and the group played a gig in Atlanta. Ms McLaughlin hinted that Jane Eugene's high-profile case could be used as an example to publicise US President Donald Trump's new hardline approach to illegal aliens and overstayers, including a carrot-and-stick offer of a $1,000 sweetener and a free flight home to those who give themselves up. She added: 'President Trump and DHS Secretary [Kristi] Noem are committed to restoring integrity to the visa program and ensuring it is not abused to allow aliens a permanent one-way ticket to remain in the U.S. 'Illegal aliens can take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. 'We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.'
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE British singer from chart-topping 80s R&B group is arrested by immigration officials for 'overstaying her US visa by 26 years'
A chart-topping British singing star faces deportation back to the UK after being arrested by US authorities for overstaying her visa by 26 years, MailOnline can reveal. Jane Eugene, lead singer from 80s R&B group Loose Ends, was detained by officials at the Canadian border crossing at Niagara Falls, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Ms Eugene, 62, also known as Jane Peters, was apparently trying to leave the United States, but was refused entry to Canada then arrested by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)agents two months ago. She has been living in the US for many years and leading a US-based version of Loose Ends, performing around the country from her home in Los Angeles. US government sources claimed that she applied for a US 'green card' back in 1999, when she had already overstayed her visa, but was refused. Now her lengthy alleged visa overstay could lead to serious legal consequences, including removal proceedings and a possible 10-year re-entry ban. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told MailOnline: 'The law applies equally, even to celebrities. 'Jane Eugene Sendall Peters was denied an immigrant petition for alien workers in 1999 and had already overstayed her visa at the time of application. 'On May 3, 2025, Peters was encountered in Niagara Falls, NY after being refused entry to Canada. CBP arrested her and she is pending a hearing with the Executive Office for Immigration Review.' Overstaying a U.S. visa by more than a year is classed as 'unlawful presence,' which can trigger a 10-year bar from re-entering the country if the person leaves. Loose Ends' biggest hit by far was in 1985 with Hangin' on a String (Contemplating), which topped the U.S. Billboard R&B chart, the first British band ever to do so. It also reached number 13 in the UK top twenty. The trio began in London in 1980 with vocalist and guitarist Carl McIntosh, singer Ms Eugene, and keyboard player Steve Nichol. The group was originally titled Loose End, but changed its name to Loose Ends in 1983 and were signed to Virgin Records. The group split up and eventually reunited to appear on a single by hip-hop producer Pete Rock called 'Take Your Time' in 1998. Two years ago, promoting a forthcoming gig with the Average White Band (AWB), Jane told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that her main advice to young music hopefuls was to compose their own music. 'Really, it's a way to create your own pension fund,' she said, noting that publishing residuals can continue to be collected even when your career has ended. She told the newspaper she was influenced by many black artists from the United States. 'I was just a toddler when the Beatles were the thing, so that explains why I don't claim them as major influences,' she said. Eugene and her co-band members - Steve Nichol and Carl McIntosh - were heavily influenced by the American soul stars of the late '70s and early '80s, namely Luther Vandross, Angela Winbush, Phyllis Hyman and Aretha Franklin. She said: 'My favourite song from her is 'Ain't No Way,' she added. 'You talkin' about feelin' her soul!' A South African singer named Twyla was another major influence, she said. Discussing her current band, she said: 'When we play Pittsburgh, they'll immediately recognize the first four or five tunes from our setlist,' she said, citing 'Slow Down,' 'Stay While Child,' Hangin' on a String,' 'You Can't Stop the Rain' and 'Mr. Bachelor.' But in 2022, fellow former Loose Ends founder Carl McIntosh sued Jane Eugene in a New York court, accusing her of trademark infringement by using the name Loose Ends in her promotional material. Jane Eugene vigorously defended the lawsuit, claiming 'fair use' and the case continues. Her Facebook and Instagram accounts have not been updated since April, when she and the group played a gig in Atlanta. The group split up and eventually reunited to appear on a single by hip-hop producer Pete Rock called 'Take Your Time' in 1998 Ms McLaughlin hinted that Jane Eugene's high-profile case could be used as an example to publicise US President Donald Trump's new hardline approach to illegal aliens and overstayers, including a carrot-and-stick offer of a $1,000 sweetener and a free flight home to those who give themselves up. She added: 'President Trump and DHS Secretary [Kristi] Noem are committed to restoring integrity to the visa program and ensuring it is not abused to allow aliens a permanent one-way ticket to remain in the U.S. 'Illegal aliens can take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. 'We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.' MailOnline contacted various legal and business contacts for Ms Eugene.
Fox News
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Colorado terror attack exposes ‘national security threat' posed by immigrant visa overstays: former FBI agent
A former FBI agent says the number of people who overstay their visa in the U.S. is a "national security issue" following the terror attack in Boulder, Colorado that left 15 people injured. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who's suspected of firebombing a group of peaceful pro-Israel protesters on June 1 leaving 15 people injured, arrived in the United States on Aug. 27, 2022 on a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa, sources told Fox News. His visa was set to end on Feb. 26, 2023, but he received work authorization. Soliman is an Egyptian national. Soliman's work authorization ended in March 2025, around three months before he allegedly attacked the group of pro-Israel protesters. A report from the Department of Homeland Security shows around 400,000 individuals were suspected to have overstayed their visas in fiscal year 2023, the most recent year there's government data on the issue. These are individuals who lawfully obtained a visa to enter the United States, but didn't leave when they were supposed to. Former FBI special agent Jonathan Gilliam told Fox News Digital visa overstays are a national security issue. "I think we've shown that it's a national security threat. We've shown just by what we've seen in Boulder, Colorado, but… there's numerous other issues that have occurred in this country by people who have overstayed their visas, and I don't believe that people understand the numbers of these individuals," Gilliam said. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2023, Department of Homeland Security data shows that over 1.5 million people have overstayed their visas. Gilliam said the longer it takes for reforms to be implemented to the visa system, the likelihood of another attack only increases. "All of this has to be looked at, but just looking at what happened in Boulder, that could happen over and over again because the system of monitoring people who are here on a visa is almost nonexistent once they get in here," Gilliam said. "And if they're idealistic or if they get cultivated to believe in a radical way, there's nothing stopping them." One thing Gilliam said should be looked at is monitoring people who are in the U.S. on visas, as he says there are enough systems in place to track those individuals in real time. "We have to come up with better ways to track them, people who will vouch for them. And if we have that in place, along with policies that back the laws, it'll be much easier to determine who is here, where they are, and if they've overstayed," he said. While Soliman was in the United States on a B1/B2 visa, he obtained work authorization that allowed him to have jobs at Vero Health and Uber. A spokesperson for Vero Health told Fox News Digital that Soliman worked at the company for around three months, but didn't explain why he left. "He was hired in our accounting department. He went through a hiring process with ADP, our employer [Professional Employer Organization]. At the time of hire, he was confirmed to have a valid work visa, which was noted to expire in March 2025," the spokesperson said. Uber also confirmed to Fox News Digital that Soliman began driving for the company in the spring of 2023, and passed a criminal and driving history background check. Soliman was charged with first-degree murder, crimes against at-risk adults/elderly, first-degree assault, criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies, and use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony.
Fox News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Taylor Swift Files Restraining Order Against Stalker
Taylor Swift just filed for a restraining order against a man she says stalked her, claimed they had a child, and even changed his license address to her home. Scooter Braun says his 2020 divorce sent him into a dark place mentally, but he's now in a much better headspace. And viral TikTok star Khaby Lame was detained by ICE in Vegas and self-deported to Italy after overstaying his visa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
