Deported with Nothing (Please Assist)

Hello everyone.

My name is Aisosa Kelvin Agho, and I’m reaching out today with a very heavy heart to ask for your support.

After years of living in the UK, I was recently deported back to Nigeria on the 17th of last month. My journey has been a difficult and painful one. I initially came to the UK on a student visa on the 13th of October 2021, and later switched to a Tier 2 work visa when it was still allowed to switch from a student route, my certificate of sponsorship and offer letter was given on the 19th of May 2022. I was working and contributing legally, doing my best to build a stable life.

Unfortunately, the Home Office later revoked my Tier 2 visa (along with many others who were affected by the same crackdown on certain sponsors). I was left with no time or opportunity to find a new sponsor. Faced with the risk of returning to an unstable situation back home, I registered for asylum on the 20th of February 2023 as my only option.

My asylum process dragged on for nearly two years. I complied with every requirement from the Home Office (attended all interviews, provided evidence, and was even granted the right to work). I was doing my best to stay strong and hopeful. Sadly, despite everything, my application was denied without the right to appeal.

I had a lawyer whom I paid nearly £4,000, but throughout the whole process, I received very little support or proper legal help. I submitted additional evidence for a fresh claim, as advised, hoping to be reconsidered. But to my shock, on the night of January 23rd at 5:00am, immigration officers raided my house, broke down my door, handcuffed me, and detained me. I was taken to a police cell in Wakefield and the next day which was on the 24th of January was then transferred to Heathrow detention center the next day.

While in detention, I was not allowed to use my phone and all my belongings were seized. The Home Office even accused me of working illegally (despite granting me the right to work) which they used as a basis to freeze my income and fast-track my removal. I wasn’t even allowed to recover my personal items. My passport had expired during the asylum process, so I was deported with only emergency travel documents and a few clothes that a friend sent me at the detention center.

I lived at Spring Place, BD7 1RG, Bradford, for those who may want to confirm my story. I’m now back in Nigeria with absolutely nothing. After all these years of struggle, everything I worked for feels gone. I’m trying to pick up the pieces and start from scratch.

I’m humbly reaching out to any well-meaning Nigerians or kind-hearted individuals for any financial support to help me rebuild my life. Please, even the smallest help would go a long way during this difficult time. May God bless you richly for your kindness.

Thank you for reading my story.