PM: 'Settlement is a privilege that is earned, not a right'

ODN

Under the White Paper proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship, but so-called “high-contributing” individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system. Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Transcript

00:00Now, in a diverse nation like ours, and I celebrate that, these rules become even more important.

00:08Without them, we risk becoming an island of strangers, not a nation that walks forward together.

00:16So as this white paper sets out, every area of the immigration system, work, family and study,

00:24will be tightened up so we have more control, skill requirements raised to degree level,

00:32English language requirements across all routes, including for dependents,

00:38the time it takes to acquire settled status, extended from five years to ten,

00:44and enforcement tougher than ever, because fair rules must be followed.

00:49Now, make no mistake, this plan means migration will fall.

00:56That's a promise.

00:58But I want to be very clear on this.

01:00If we do need to take further steps, if we do need to do more to release pressure on housing and our public services,

01:09then mark my words, we will.

Category

Transcript

Be the first to comment

Recommended