How could you present this in a graph? Learning objectives: To be able to explain issues from forced migration To know how migration flows can be managed Fieldwork skill: How could you present this in a graph? Where do the UK's asylum seekers come from? The top ten countries of origin are as follows: Pakistan (3,524), Iran (2,758), Sri Lanka (1,843), Syria (1,358), Bangladesh (1,165), India (1,141), Albania (1,098), Afghanistan (1,063), Nigeria (1,012) and Eritrea (831).

Key terms Forced migration Refugee – people who flee their country to avoid war, the threat of death, oppression or persecution Asylum seekers – Forced migrants who have asked for permission to permanently reside in the country they have migrated to.

What are the problems faced by refugees and asylum seekers What are the problems faced by refugees and asylum seekers? Copy this and complete using the video Example of refugees Problems faced by asylum seekers Problems faced by the host country (UK) Language barrier Lack of skilled work force http://www.geography.org.uk/cpdevents/onlinecpd/migration/refugeesandasylumseekers/

Problems faced by asylum seekers in the UK Housing UK border agency find housing for asylum seekers but asylum seekers get no choice isolation from their friends and family, especially if they are located a long way from people of a similar background Once they have been granted refugee status they can live where they want

asylum seekers may fail to access healthcare provision due to their lack of knowledge of services and how to access them, a fear of being charged, and/or an inability to communicate in the English language. 70% of people seeking asylum are refused.

Employment Before being granted refugee status asylum seekers are not allowed to work Each asylum seeker in Britain gets £36.95 to live on (about $400 HKD)

What are the problems associated with net in migration?

What attributes of a migrant would be most favoured by the destination country?

How can migration be managed? http://www.ukimmigration.com/five-tier-points-based-system-overview.htm This is on the WIKISPACE!