Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out new migration policy plans extending the qualifying period for migrants hoping to be granted permanent settlement in the UK.
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Some could face increased waits of up to 20 years if, for example, they have claimed benefits for extended periods.
However, the wait could be reduced from the current five years for those considered to be making strong contributions to the economy and society.
These changes mainly affect the 1.6 million migrants who arrived since 2021.
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