Great Britain changes permanent residency rules for migrants

The British government has eased some of the rules for obtaining permanent residency for migrants, although the basic period of living in the country will increase from 5 to 10 years. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that permanent residency is a valuable right that must be earned, and those who contribute the most will receive residency the fastest. 1TV+2

According to interpressnews, the 5-year period will be maintained for those whose income exceeds 50 thousand pounds sterling per year, while individuals with an income of more than 125 thousand pounds sterling will receive residency in 3 years. According to the same source, the old rules will apply to those employed in the healthcare and education sectors, while illegal migrants and those who violate visa conditions will be able to obtain residency after 20 years. According to 1tv, for care workers who are already in Britain, the period will remain 5 years, while healthcare and public sector employees hired after 2020 will be treated more leniently. Interpressnews+1

According to 1tv, the period for low-income migrants is increasing to 10 years. According to interpressnews, individuals with an income of less than 50 thousand pounds sterling will submit an application after 10 years. At the same time, 1tv notes that according to polls, 47 percent of Britons support increasing the period, while 35 percent are against it. According to tvpirveli, the government's initiative aims to review the permanent residency system. 1TV+3