Written question asked by Olivia Blake (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.
Immigration
- Question
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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, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the qualifying period for indefinite leave on families with British-born children.
- Answer
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We will reform our settlement and citizenship rules by expanding the Points-Based System and increasing the standard qualifying period for settlement to ten years.
Individuals will have the opportunity to reduce the qualifying period to settlement and citizenship based on contributions to the UK economy and society.
Paragraph 265 of the White Paper states that we will continue to offer a shorter pathway to settlement for non-UK dependants of British citizens of five years, provided they have remained compliant with the requirements of the relevant family route.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 56385
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
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House of Commons
House of Lords
- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- Immigration
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