Now you will not get British citizenship easily, PM Starmer announced a new policy; these rules will change:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Getting British citizenship will no longer be easy. Now the waiting period for immigrants to get citizenship has been increased from five to 10 years. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a strict new policy on immigration. The aim of this step is to ensure a significant reduction in immigration figures in the next five years.

This new policy will affect migrants from all over the world, including Indians. In a press conference before presenting the much-awaited white paper on migration in Parliament, Starmer accused the previous Conservative Party government of 'messing up' by using open borders. He said, the migration system will be tightened so that we have more control.

This system will change after the new policy

He said the new system would end the current system of automatic settlement and citizenship for anyone, including Indians, living in the UK for five years. Instead, all immigrants would have to spend a decade in the UK before applying for permanent residence unless they show a 'genuine and lasting contribution to the economy and society'. Applications of highly skilled individuals, such as nurses, doctors, engineers and AI leaders, who contribute to the UK economy, would be considered faster.

Starmer has promised to end Britain's failed experiment with open borders. The decision comes after the anti-immigration Reform Party's success in recent local elections. The long-standing dominant parties in British politics, Labour and the Conservatives, have seen their support fall in mayoral elections.

Starmer's party is facing growing discontent over immigration

Starmer, whose Labour Party won a landslide victory last July, faces growing discontent over immigration, which opponents say has put pressure on public services and fuelled racial tensions in parts of the country.

Basic understanding of English will be required for foreign adult dependents For the first time, all foreign adult dependents will also have to demonstrate a basic understanding of English. This rule has been made to help them integrate into the local community, find employment and reduce the risk of exploitation and abuse. However, there is no annual limit on the number of people coming into the country.

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will present a white paper in the House of Commons

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will present a white paper in the House of Commons. It may also curb the number of foreign care workers, including ending health and care visas. Visa rules for skilled workers will be tightened to raise the minimum qualification requirement to graduate level, as well as increase the minimum salary threshold for them.

According to the Home Ministry, the points-based immigration system will be limited to occupations where there has been a long-standing shortage of jobs on a limited-time basis. The period of stay on a post-study work visa after completing a degree for foreign students, including those from India, will be reduced from 24 months to 18 months.