The British government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, proposed plans to extend the permanent settlement wait time from five to ten years, and this change will apply to some migrants already living in the UK.
While initial announcements did not clarify whether the new rule would affect only future arrivals, government officials confirmed on Thursday that the policy would impact certain migrants currently in the country.
According to Reuters, an official statement from the government revealed that those who entered the UK on family visas or as dependents would still be eligible for settlement after five years.
