The article critiques the perception that immigration to the UK is too easy, highlighting a recent policy change that extends the residency requirement for citizenship from five to ten years. This policy suggests that immigrants have an easier path to citizenship than they do. The author, reflecting on personal experiences, notes the long and arduous process immigrants must undertake under current laws, emphasizing that the complexities of immigration are often oversimplified in political discourse. The change could significantly impact immigrants' professional and personal stability, adding years to their journey towards citizenship.
The UK's new immigration policy extends the residency requirement from five to ten years before immigrants can apply for permanent residency and citizenship.
This change reflects a broader narrative within which the UK is portrayed as a passive recipient of immigrants, ignoring the complexities and challenges involved.
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