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What is indefinite leave?
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a type of immigration status that grants a person the right to live, work, and study in the UK without time restrictions. It's a key step towards British citizenship. The proposed law in the story would make it harder to achieve, doubling the waiting time for many migrants.
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