U.K. PM Burnham backs principle of ‘earned settlement’ in immigration rules
An increase in the baseline qualifying period for settlement, from 5 of 15 years had been proposed by U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of a draft “earned settlement” immigration overhaul last year, during the Keir Starmer administration
· 10/26/2026, 1:00:45 PM· 2 min read

An increase in the baseline qualifying period for settlement, from 5 of 15 years had been proposed by U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of a draft “earned settlement” immigration overhaul last year, during the Keir Starmer administration
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