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UIN 51498

Immigration: Hong Kong

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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12 May 2025

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20 May 2025 · Answer

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Immigration

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20 May 2025

Immigration

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her proposed extension of the settlement qualification period from five to ten years will apply to BN(O) visa holders who are already on the pathway to indefinite leave to remain.

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  1. 12 May 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her proposed extension of the settlement qualification period from five to ten years will apply to BN(O) visa holders who are already on the pathway to indefinite leave to remain.

    Source: Commons

  2. 20 May 2025

    Answer

    Settlement in the UK is a prerequisite for becoming a British citizen and brings lifelong benefits. Settlement is also an important step in integrating and contributing to local communities and the wider country. We will therefore reform the current rules...

    Source: Written answer

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