Since its launch in January 2007, the STRANGERS INTO CITIZENS campaign has been making the case for a one-off regularisation of thousands of undocumented migrants through a "pathway into citizenship".

The measure would enable failed asylum seekers and economic migrants who have lived for many years in Britain and are part of our society to become legitimate, tax-paying citizens. It has been done elsewhere, notably in Spain in 2005, and is part of a comprehensive immigration reform advocated by both Democrats and Republicans in the US.

The measure will benefit the migrants themselves, many of whom are stuck in a dehumanising limbo. But the main beneficiary will be British society. Not only will it lead to a bonanza for the Exchequer in unpaid taxes, but it will shrink the underground economy, and curb further illegal immigration.
Since organising a rally in May 2007, STRANGERS INTO CITIZENS ‘s call has led to the adoption of a regularisation policy by the Liberal-Democrat party, secured the support of dozens of MPs of all parties – including the de – and the endorsement of the new mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The progress of the campaign, complete with links to press coverage, can be read at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangers_into_Citizens.

On this site, you can read about the campaign’s detailed proposals, read the stories of long-term undocumented migrants, see who supports us, and sign up to receive updates.
We are currently launching an appeal to finance the next stage of the campaign, which will include  another rally on 4 May next year, following a Mass for Migrant Workers at Westminster Cathedral.  We need large donations from organisations as well as individual contributions.
We have the policy, the people, the energy, the inspiration and the will. But we need funds to succeed in restoring the dignity of thousands – to the benefit of Britain’s society and economy.