U.K. PM Burnham backs principle of ‘earned settlement’ in immigration rules
An increase in the baseline qualifying period for settlement, from 5 of 15 years had been proposed by U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of a draft…
According to The Hindu, an increase in the baseline qualifying period for settlement, from 5 of 15 years had been proposed by U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of a draft “earned settlement” immigration overhaul last year, during the Keir Starmer administration.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include PM Burnham, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Keir Starmer.
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