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Migrants Earning Under £50,000 Face 10-Year Wait to Settle in UK

Most migrants earning under £50,000 will now wait 10 years before they can settle in the UK, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed. She said they must show a sustained contribution and can renew temporary visas until then. Anyone breaching immigration rules will see their wait rise to 20 years, while Hong Kong BNO holders, armed forces members and Windrush-era legacy routes all keep today's rules.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 November 2026 at 16:11

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