The UK government is planning big changes to how people can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)  — the status that allows long-term residents to stay in the country permanently and eventually apply for British citizenship. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce tougher conditions aimed at ensuring applicants are well integrated into British society and have made a positive contribution. What’s Changing? Currently, most people can apply for ILR after five years  of...

The Conservative Party has outlined proposals that would make significant changes to the rules for people living legally in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Key Policy Points: If elected, the Conservatives plan to give the government powers to remove ILR status and deport people in certain circumstances. Under the proposals, this could apply to individuals who: Claim benefits, Commit a crime, or Have an income below £38,700 for six months or more. According to party...

You may have heard that Reform UK  wants to abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) if they win the next General Election. Here’s what...