UK lists 4 conditions migrants must meet to qualify for permanent residency

The United Kingdom, UK has introduced four mandatory conditions migrants must satisfy to qualify for permanent residency under its proposed earned settlement model, which will make obtaining indefinite leave to remain (ILR) dependent on applicants’ contributions and conduct.

Under the proposed reforms, migrants will no longer qualify for permanent residency almost automatically after five years in the country. Instead, the time required to secure settled status will depend on their earnings, contribution to society and immigration history.

The four non-negotiable conditions, which will apply to all applicants regardless of when they arrived in the UK, include:

1. Clean crimina...