Shorten residency period for undocumented migrants to apply to regularise status

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Shorten residency period for undocumented migrants to apply to regularise status

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Allow undocumented people in the UK to regularise their status based on a shorter residency period, enabling all migrants here over 5 years to apply for ILR, then citizenship, and those here under 5 years to apply for secure residency, upholding the human rights of these integral members of society.

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We think current rules make regularisation impossible for most undocumented migrants, many who've lived in the UK for over 5 years. We think high fees and lengthy processes, like the 20-year residency requirement, push them to society’s margins, facing exploitation and destitution. The 10-year route to settlement can cost over £18,000. We think a simple, affordable 5-year path to settlement would uphold human rights, promote social cohesion, allowing full, safe participation in society.

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