UK Overhauls Immigration: New 10-Year Path to Permanent Residence for Refugees

Oct 02, 2025 07:39 am CST

Britain has announced sweeping changes to its immigration system, eliminating automatic settlement rights for refugees after five years and doubling the qualifying period to 10 years. The Labour government's new policy requires migrants to demonstrate societal contributions, speak English, and maintain clean records before gaining permanent residence, while also suspending automatic family reunion rights for asylum seekers.