India, Nov. 3 -- The right to live in the UK forever will no longer be granted to migrants almost automatically after 5 years. Instead, it will be earned, under the new earned settlement model set out before Parliament by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Monday.
Recognizing that settled status is a significant privilege which allows free and unrestricted access to the labor market, health and welfare system, the reforms will mean that how long someone waits will now depend on their contribution and character.
The highest earners will be able to settle within 3 years. Those earning more than £50,271 and some public service workers - like doctors, nurses and teachers - will be able to settle after 5 years. Others will settle at a new def...