UK to Double Settlement Wait Time for Some Migrants

UK to Double Settlement Wait Time for Some Migrants

The UK plans to extend the wait for permanent settlement from five to ten years for many migrants already in the country. The move aims to cut net migration but may affect nearly a million residents. A public consultation is expected before the change is finalized.

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