UK settlement rules for legal migrants due to be announced

Immigration · First reported 1 Nov, 18:48 · Updated 19:28

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out settlement rules on Monday. The proposals would generally extend the qualifying period from five to 10 years, with some workers potentially facing 15 years; reports say existing care workers may receive an exemption.

Mahmood is expected to announce the government’s final settlement rules on Monday, following a consultation that received more than 200,000 responses.
The proposals would generally increase the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to 10 years; some workers could face 15 years.
Reports say the final rules may exempt care workers already in the UK; the proposed changes have drawn concerns from Labour MPs, ministers and organisations representing migrant workers and health professionals.

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Key facts

Announcement: Mahmood is expected to announce the final rules on Monday.
Consultation responses: More than 200,000.
Proposed standard qualifying period: Five years to 10 years.
Possible period for some workers: Up to 15 years.
Potential care-worker exemption: Reports say existing care workers in the UK may be exempted.