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Written question asked by Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 6 June 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration Controls

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, whether the reforms will apply retrospectively to current visa holders; and whether (a) transitional arrangements and (b) specific exemptions will be considered for people currently on the five-year residency pathway.

Answer

We will be consulting on the earned settlement scheme later this year and further details on the proposed scheme will be provided at that time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54281
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Immigration controls Visas
Link
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