Concept

Undocumented migrants

Properties

Alt label
  • Illegal immigrants
  • Irregular immigrants
  • Undocumented immigrants
SES ID
  • 91607
  • 419452
  • 419488
  • 419486
Notation
  • 91607
In scheme
Broader
Related
Scope note
  • Use for irregular immigration in general. Where the issue is one of unauthorised employment, use Undocumented workers.
Definition
  • People present in or seeking to enter a country, without the appropriate immigration status.
History note
  • Lead term changed, and notes added, after indexer meeting on 10/09. Revision prompted by, among other things, request from Paul Blomfield MP.