Migration · London, United Kingdom · November 3, 2026

UK to double wait for permanent residency

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Nov 3, 5:02 AM ET

The home secretary announced a plan to overhaul permanent residency requirements, doubling waits for most migrants.

Why it matters

Migrants will wait longer for settled status.

Background

UK governments have tightened rules.

The story so far

1. Nov 2UK softens migrant settlement plan, exempting carers
2. Nov 3UK to double wait for permanent residency

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Sources

• BBC Chinese ↗Nov 3, 6:37 AM ET
• BBC Urdu ↗Nov 3, 5:02 AM ET

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