UK Settlement and Citizenship in 10 Years

Announcement of Extended Residency Requirement

On 12 May, the British government announced that foreign workers who are nationals will have to live in the UK for 10 years before they can apply for indefinite leave to remain or permanent residence. Earlier, this period was only 5 years. Surprisingly, this law will apply to new entrants as well as those who came to Bartonian after 2020.

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Confirmation of the Earn Settlement System

This news has also been confirmed through many sources. According to the UK Government, Earn Settlement is a new system. Which means that permanent residence will no longer be available automatically. Rather, you will have to prove that you have performed long-term social and civic services for the UK.

Eligibility Exceptions Under New Laws

Some people will also be eligible for ILR and citizenship in the short term as per the new laws, such as dependents of UK citizens, i.e., their wives or children. Apart from this, there are settled asylum seekers or refugees who were given shelter in the UK on humanitarian grounds. Apart from this, people are victims of domestic violence or smuggling.

Introduction of a Points-Based System

Furthermore, a points-based system is being introduced for UK citizenship. This means that you will not get ILR just by living in the UK, but it will also be very important to note much role you have played in British society. For example, if you have worked in important departments like Health and Education Department, or have acquired extraordinary expertise in science and technology, or have done community service or arranging work, have proficiency in English language and have been associated with foreign departments, then you will be able to obtain UK ILR even in a short period and it will be possible for such persons to obtain permanent residence in UK in 5 to 7 years and certainly after that, UK citizenship can also be applied for.

Revisions to the Life in the UK Test and Fee Adjustments

Apart from this, the UK Government is also going to change the Life in UK test pattern in which the old methodology will be eliminated and new practical and real-life related answers will be included. Apart from this, it is possible for young people who grew up in the UK but could not obtain citizenship to have the fees waived or reduced if they are below 25 years of age.

Streamlined Processes for Children Born Abroad

Apart from this, easy registration will be provided for children born abroad, and the process of obtaining proof of independent childhood residence will be made easier.

Objective of the Policy Changes

The purpose of all these changes is that UK citizenship and settlement will now have to be earned. Social integration, combined with good qualifications and a good standard of living, will enable you to obtain settlement and citizenship in the UK through the points-based system.

Implementation Timeline and Future Uncertainty

The debate on this issue will continue for a long time. The white paper has been announced. Further action will be taken regarding this. And only after that will it become a part of the law. After which, perhaps this law may be implemented for a period of six to eight months. More changes can be made in this in the coming time, which are still unknown.