UK Set to Announce New ILR Rules Affecting African Care Workers

The UK government is expected to announce its final position on proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) rules on Monday. Thousands of African care workers and other migrants are waiting to see whether the qualifying period for permanent residency will be extended. Under earlier proposals, the standard ILR qualifying period could rise from five to 10 years. Some lower-paid workers, including social care staff, could face a wait of up to 15 years. Reports suggest the government may offer concessions to care workers who remain in public service roles. Such workers could potentially reduce a 15-year wait by five years after completing qualifying public service employment. The decision is especially significant for African migrants who moved to the UK through the Health and Care Worker visa route and now work in the social care sector.

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