Britain has declared that people granted asylum in the UK will have to wait 20 years before they can apply to settle permanently.
Britain’s government has been struggling to reduce small boat crossings and asylum claims.
More specifically, people who are granted asylum will only be allowed to stay in the UK temporarily, with their refugee status regularly reviewed.
You must return to your home country if it is deemed safe to do so.
Right now, refugee status is valid for five years, after which people can apply for indefinite leave to remain.
Britain’s Home Secretary hopes to change this by cutting the period of leniency from five years to two-and-a-half years, after which you are open to continuous review.
Also, the time it takes to receive permanent residence in the UK will jump from five years to 20.
In Denmark, refugees are given temporary residence permits, typically of two years, and in effect have to re-apply for asylum when they expire.
Similarly, Syrians no longer have grounds for asylum in Germany now the civil war in their country is over, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared, and intends to send many such refugees back in the year to come.
Britain’s official announcement will be made Monday.
