A promising footballer is still waiting to hear whether he will be granted permanent UK residency - despite urgent calls for his case to be reviewed.
On January 8, Luton on Sunday reported that Janoi Donacien, 18, (pictured) who has lived in Luton with his family since arriving from St Lucia in 2001, has been waiting for more than four years for officials to make a decision on their immigration status.
Luton South Labour MP Gavin Shuker wrote to Home Secretary Theresa May in September and tabled a question directly to her on January 25, to ask when a decision was likely to be made, but she failed to respond to both enquiries.
Instead she directed the chief executive of the UK Border Agency to issue a response which apologised for not replying to the initial enquiry, and stated that there has been no movement on the case.
Mr Shuker said: “Theresa May’s lack of interest in Janoi’s case is incredibly short-sighted.
“He’s a talented young man with a promising future.
“The Home Secretary has ignored my urgent calls to review this case, and it’s not good enough.”
A UK Border Agency spokesman said: “When an MP is writing regarding operational issues, it is appropriate for the reply to come from the chief executive rather than a minister.
“We appreciate that it is difficult waiting for news on immigration applications, but it is vital to establish all the facts before decisions are made.
“All applications are carefully considered on their individual merits, taking into account all evidence submitted and in accordance with the immigration rules.”
