Immigration News

During Labour’s full year in power 203,790 immigrants were issued with passports – the highest level since records began in 1962.

This meant that 1.5million foreign nationals became British citizens under the labour Government.

Whether the migrant had contributed to society or whether their skills were required in the UK were not considered – instead if someone had been resident in the UK for 4 to 5 years they were allowed to settle here permanently.

Now, under a Conservative Government, the Home Office are expected to abolish this rule along with restricting the right of their family members to join them.

Foreigners will still be able to gain a visa to work in Britain but will no longer be able to stay simply by virtue of remaining legally for five years.

Before a permanent right to remain in the UK is granted – migrants will need to take a test based on their ability to support themselves and their families and whether they are working in professions where there are shortages of trained Britons able to fulfil the role.

Entrepreneurs and business people will be exempt from the test because it is believed that they create jobs for British citizens.