Written questions

Immigration Controls: British National (Overseas)

Commons · Question 53278 · Tabled 19 May 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 23 May 2025

Question

Asked by Pippa Heylings

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she is considering (a) transitional arrangements and (b) specific exemptions to future immigration reforms for current British National (Overseas) visa holders.

Answer

Answered by Seema Malhotra, 23 May 2025

The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including indefinite leave to remain.This expansion of the Point-Based System will increase the standard qualifying period for settlement to ten years...