UK Migrants Face 10-Year Wait For Permanent Settlement

Most migrants seeking permanent settlement in the United Kingdom will now have to wait 10 years under new rules unveiled by the British government, according to reports on Monday.

The government said applicants would have to earn the right to settlement through their contributions. The change doubles the five-year route many workers previously relied on.

Nigerians are among the largest groups on UK work and care visas, so the rules are expected to hit many families directly. Full transition details for people already in the UK were still being examined.