Home Office reverses decision to deport Egyptian student in need of UK medical treatment

Youssef Mikhaiel has been granted leave to remain till April 2026 due to his exceptional circumstances'

An Egyptian student who has a rare genetic disorder that cannot be treated in his home country says he now has hope for the future" after the Home Office reversed its decision to deport him.

Youssef Mikhaiel, 28, who lives in Glasgow, was due to be deported in June, but the removal was postponed after a ruling at the court of session in Edinburgh. He has been granted to leave to remain until April 2026 with officials saying they would exercise discretion in view of his exceptional circumstances".