No, but he would have been given benefits and a free house, whilst he awaits his hearing for deportation which he could then appeal against.
RE: And another thing - and then make an appearance on Look North by telling the region how bad it is..... Only getting vouchers to spend at Morrisons. Like one black woman said a couple of month back - cos she couldn't get a bleeding stair gate for young-un. Think her sen lucky IMO.