NRI Shabana Mahmood Scraps 15-Year Settlement Wait for Migrant Care Workers in UK
Los Angeles/ 04, 2026
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh
NRI Shabana Mahmood, UK Home Secretary, has dropped plans that could have forced migrant care workers already living in the United Kingdom to wait up to 15 years before qualifying for permanent settlement.
Under the revised immigration proposals announced on November 2, 2026, eligible care workers who arrived in the UK before May 2025, have complied with their visa conditions and earn at least £25,000 a year will be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after completing five years of qualifying residence.
The decision provides significant relief to thousands of overseas care workers, including members of the Indian and wider South Asian diaspora, who have contributed to Britain's health and social care sector...Read More
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NRI New UK Home Secretary 'Shabana Mahmood' May Tighten Indian Visa Rules
Los Angeles/Sep 12, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh
Newly appointed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned that the UK could suspend visas for countries that refuse to take back their citizens who have no legal right to remain in Britain.
On her third day in office, Ms Mahmood set out a tough stance on immigration, vowing to go “further and faster” than her predecessor Yvette Cooper in tackling illegal migration. She pledged to do “whatever it takes” to end small boat crossings, which have already topped 30,000 this year in record time.
Speaking after talks with officials from the UK’s “Five Eyes” security allies — the US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand — Ms Mahmood said coordinated action was being discussed. She stressed that suspending visas could be used against countries that “do not play ball” by refusing to repatriate their nationals.
“This is a Labour government with Labour policy,” she said. “If one of your citizens has no right to be in our country, then you must take them back. We will not allow our laws to remain unenforced...Read More
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