Mirza

My name is Mirza, and I am 27 years old. I live in Barking and I am originally from Montenegro. I came in UK in 1999 to escape persecution and for a better life. I choose England as I thought of it as a safe place where people are respected and valued for their skills and not judged because of their origin, religion or any thing else.

I am illegal in UK but I am working and I am using the documents previously issued by the Home Office. I pay my taxes and NI and because I have been working for a long time I am being paid a respectful pay. I get on well with my boss at work and with the house landlord but I know I am lucky in this area.

I would like to be legalised as my life will change for good. I can't start a family life because of the uncertainty on my status and I don not know where I would be next. I know what it means to move from one place to another and not be settled and feel secure and I do not what this for my future family.

I like England because I can live as a free person, I can work here and earn my living and I know that we are safe and there is no risk of war starting and blowing up our homes.

I feel connected with England and I like living here. I have been living here for 8 years and I have very good memories of my life here, contrary to my life in Montenegro. I have made a life for myself and I have relatives and friends who are granted Indefinite Leave to Remain. I see the difference that being legalised makes to people and I can not expect better for myself. I think everyone deserves to live freely and properly as we are all human beings. I am giving my skills in use of the community in UK for 8 years and I would be honoured to be able to continue to contribute while I feel secure and happy.

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