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ImmigrationEnded 28 May

Should the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain be extended from five to ten years?

Yes 14%No 86%7 votes cast

The government’s May 2025 white paper proposes doubling the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years for most work and long-term routes, with changes expected from April 2026. The reforms introduce new integration and contribution tests and move away from automatic time-based eligibility. The stated aims are to reduce net migration and ensure settlement is earned through demonstrable economic and social contribution.

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