Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce changes to the asylum system by forcing those who arrive illegally to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent settlement.
The current system allows refugees to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years.
The 20-year qualifying period will apply to those who arrive in the UK illegally in small boats, as well as those who overstay their visas, and then claim asylum. It will be the longest route to settlement in Europe, followed by Denmark, which the new immigration changes are based on, which currently has an eight-year pathway.
“This country has a proud tradition of welcoming those fleeing danger, but our generosity is drawing illegal migrants across the Channel,” Mahmood said.
“We will restore order and control to our borders.”
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce changes to the asylum system by forcing those who arrive illegally to wait 20 years before before they can apply for permanent settlement.
The current system allows refugees to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years.
The 20-year qualifying period will apply to those who arrive in the UK illegally in small boats, as well as those who overstay their visas, and then claim asylum. It will be the longest route to settlement in Europe, followed by Denmark, which the new immigration changes are based on, which currently has an eight-year pathway.
The Home Secretary said the changes to the asylum system will “restore order and control to our borders”.
“This country has a proud tradition of welcoming those fleeing danger, but our generosity is drawing illegal migrants across the Channel,” Mahmood said.
“The pace and scale of migration is placing immense pressure on communities. This week, I will set out the most sweeping changes to our asylum system in a generation.
“We will restore order and control to our borders.”
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