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Written question asked by James Asser (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: Skilled Workers

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 proposed extension of the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain to ten years will apply retrospectively for Skilled Worker Visa holders residing in the UK.

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
58441
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Immigration Visas Skilled workers
Link
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