Английская Википедия:Donkey flight
Шаблон:Short description Donkey flight (termed as "dunki" in Punjabi) is an illegal immigration technique used for unauthorized entry into countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom .[1]
Background
The term originates from a Punjabi idiom meaning "to hop from place to place." Where unscrupulous "travel agencies" exploit individuals' aspirations for foreign travel, promising visas in exchange for hefty payments.[2][3]
Driven by the allure of international travel and the dream of sending remittances, many young people invest substantial funds, often selling their assets to finance these journeys. Unfortunately, these families become victims of deception as they pay for promised visas.[4]
Modus operandi
The tactics used by the conmen for immigration to the UK is as per below. Similar tactics are used for immigration to other countries.[5]
- Conmen exploit migrants by facilitating illegal border crossings, using methods such as containers and ships. Agents apprehend migrants at borders, leading to subsequent deportation.[6]
- The Migration Policy Institute notes that migrants, mainly unskilled laborers, employ "Donkey Flight" to enter the United Kingdom through other European Union countries.Шаблон:Cn
- Migrants pay travel agents for visas to Schengen zone countries, allowing unrestricted travel among most European Union member states.Шаблон:Cn
- "Consultants" in Schengen countries help migrants reach the United Kingdom, which has separate visa restrictions.Шаблон:Cn
- Unscrupulous agents provide forged documents, including residency permits and driving licenses, for those willing to pay. Less affluent migrants are often smuggled into USA through various means, emphasizing the clandestine and perilous nature of the "Donkey Flight" scam.[7]
In popular media
- The 2017 film Comrade in America revolves around the 'Donkey Flight' travel of the protagonist to reach the United States.[8][9]
- The 2022 film Aaja Mexico Challiye also showcases how the protagonist tries to reach the United States through a donkey route.[10][11]
- The 2023 film Dunki showcases a group of friends trying to reach the United Kingdom through a donkey route.
See also
- Illegal immigration
- Illegal immigration to the United States
- Illegal immigration to Canada
- Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom
- Illegal entry
References
- Английская Википедия
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- Illegal immigration to Europe
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- Illegal immigration to the United States
- Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom
- Border control
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