INTRO: The British home secretary is set to announce that migrants will have to prove they are contributing to society to earn the right to remain in the UK.
Currently, migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, giving them the right to live, study and work in the UK permanently. Labour plans to double the period it takes to gain the status from five years to 10. Laura Westbrook reports from London.
Currently, migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, giving them the right to live, study and work in the UK permanently. Labour plans to double the period it takes to gain the status from five years to 10. Laura Westbrook reports from London.