Dutch widower told to leave UK after Home Office visa mix-up

Scientist with young British daughter dismayed by accusatory tone of letter after officials' error

A widowed Dutch research scientist living in Britain with his British six-year-old daughter has had his skilled worker visa cancelled by the Home Office and received a notification that he needs to leave the UK within the next two months.

Bobby Stuijfzand received a letter from the Home Office this month cancelling his visa. The letter said his entry clearance had been removed because you have stopped working for your sponsor", despite Stuijfzand still being employed by them. The notification added: You do not have a right of appeal or administrative review against the decision to cancel your permission to stay."