"The home secretary is facing opposition from Labour MPs over an overhaul of immigration rules that has been seen as an attempt to combat the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Ministers want to double the time it takes most migrant workers to qualify for permanent residence, from five years to 10. For people in jobs below graduate level including many care workers the default will be extended to 15 years."
"Minnie Rahman, the chief executive of Praxis, said: Our findings highlight that these proposals are yet another act of economic vandalism from our government. We all know migrants bring vital skills and experience to crucial sectors of our economy almost half of those who took part in our survey work in critical sectors like the NHS, social care and IT. The government needs to stop penalising migrant communities and start reflecting that reality."
A survey of 1,072 likely-affected people found three in five worry about separation, two-thirds feel less welcome, and over half are less likely to remain. Ministers propose doubling the time for most migrant workers to qualify for permanent residence from five to ten years and extending the default to 15 years for jobs below graduate level, including many care workers. Nearly half of respondents work in critical sectors such as the NHS, social care, and IT, with one in three in health and social care. Research estimates over 300,000 children could wait 10 years for settled status, and nursing leaders warn up to 50,000 nurses could leave.
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