Tag: asylum reform
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UK Plans Longer Route to Refugee Settlement and Ends Automatic Family Reunification
Introduction: A shift in the asylum pathway The government says it will replace the current five-year route to indefinite leave to remain with a longer path for refugees to settle in the UK, contingent on contributing to society. Alongside this, the route that allowed refugees to automatically bring close relatives to the UK—suspended in September—will…
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Refugees Face Longer Route to UK Settlement Rights
What the changes mean for refugees seeking settlement The government has signalled a substantial overhaul of the asylum system, proposing a longer, contribution-based route for refugees to settle in the UK. Under the plan, refugees would no longer pass directly to indefinite leave to remain after five years. Instead, they would face a new, longer…