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Immigration: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Sarah OlneyLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 107739

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department uses artificial intelligence for decision making on immigration applications.

Answered by Mike Tapp

Where appropriate, we use AI to improve productivity and effectiveness in our public services. All applications made under the Immigration Rules are considered and decided by trained human decision-makers.

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