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Videos shared on social media over the past week show long queues at passport control at Geneva Airport. Some travelers say they waited up to three hours to clear border checks. Geneva Airport often gets crowded during winter. Ski season brings thousands of visitors, including many from the UK. This year, however, delays have grown worse. Airport officials say a new EU border system has increased congestion at passport control. New EU Entry Exit System Causes Delays Geneva Airport has blamed the EU Entry Exit System, known as EES, for the slow movement of passengers. Officials say congestion is most common on Saturdays, which are the busiest travel days during ski season. A spokesperson said the rollout of EES has created serious challenges for Swiss customs and airport staff. The new system requires biometric checks, which take more time per passenger. To ease pressure, the airport has increased staff numbers. Even so, long queues continue during peak hours. Tenerife Also Sees Long Waiting Times Similar delays have appeared at Tenerife Airport in the Canary Islands. The island remains a top winter sun destination for British travelers. Andrew Knight, who runs Sanasty Car Hire at Tenerife Airport, says many arriving passengers struggle with long waits at border kiosks. Most of his customers come from the UK and arrive during busy flight schedules. Delays Depend on Arrival Times Passengers who land during quieter hours often pass through passport control quickly. Some clear checks in about 20 minutes. Problems start when several flights arrive close together. During these periods, queues grow fast. Some travelers wait up to two hours before reaching the kiosks. Knight says the system works unevenly. At times, technical issues shut it down completely. When that happens, delays increase and frustration grows. Peak Travel Still a Concern Airport operators warn that long queues could continue during busy travel seasons. Until systems improve, passengers may face delays at major European airports. Authorities say flexibility remains an option. Border staff can pause the new system during peak times if queues become unmanageable.
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UK government investigates fake asylum claims by migrants UK authorities have launched an investigation following reports that migrants were making false claims in order to stay within the country. The UK government is focusing their attention on individuals who allegedly claim to be homosexual or domestic abuse victims to get asylum or fast track residency. Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary of Pakistan strongly condemned these actions. She stated that anyone who abuses the system shows an extreme lack of respect and integrity for the law. Fake claims and fabrication of evidence The authorities are investigating how some migrants get guidance on creating fake stories. These stories include allegations of sexual abuse or persecution. Investigative reports suggest some legal and advisers may have been involved. In several instances, migrants were told to collect fake evidence. These include staged photos, fake medical reports and fabricated letters of support. Some people pay large amounts of money to get this kind of advice. This raises concerns over organized exploitation in the immigration process. Domestic Violence Protection Rules are being abused The Government is also investigating misuses of policies that are designed to protect victims of abuse. Some rules permit those in real danger to obtain permanent residence faster. Some migrants have been accused of entering into relationships and marriages on false pretenses. They allegedly submit fake abuse complaints to remain in the UK after gaining entry. According to recent figures, over 5500 applications for residence are now made each year in relation to domestic violence. The number of people applying for residency under domestic abuse provisions has increased more than 50% in the last three years. Government Response and Legal Action Officials claim that there are strict controls in place. To ensure accuracy and fairness, applications are subjected to detailed evaluations. In order to resolve the problem, the Home Office and the Immigration Advice Authority are working together. They want to find out who is abusing the system, and then take action. The office of the Prime Minister confirmed that fraudsters will be punished severely. The authorities may deny their application and deport them. When legal professionals are found to be engaging in unethical conduct, they will be referred by regulators to the law enforcement agencies. Immigration Reform is Needed The opposition parties are demanding major reforms to the asylum process. The opposition parties argue for tighter controls to protect genuine asylum seekers while preventing abuse. Now, the government must balance strict enforcement of laws with a fair treatment of those who are in real need of protection.
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