Should the ILR qualifying period be doubled from 5 to 10 years from April 2026?

The UK government's May 2025 white paper proposes doubling the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to ten years for most work and long-term routes, starting April 2026. This shift aims to reduce net migration by introducing a selective, points-based system with integration and contribution tests. The changes apply to everyone in the UK without prior ILR at implementation.