UK settlement rules: Indian diaspora slams longer ILR waits; fears rise for care workers

New proposals for UK settlement status have drawn widespread criticism from the Indian diaspora. Foreign nationals arriving from 2021 onwards may face a 10-year wait for permanent residency, with care workers facing 15 years. This significantly alters the UK's attractiveness for skilled workers and students.

UK settlement rules: Indian diaspora slams longer ILR waits; fears rise for care workers
New proposals for UK settlement status have drawn widespread criticism from the Indian diaspora. Foreign nationals arriving from 2021 onwards may face a 10-year wait for permanent residency, with care workers facing 15 years. This significantly alters the UK's attractiveness for skilled workers and students.