UK Proposes Extending Citizenship Residency Requirement from 5 to 15 Years

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has proposed extending the legal residency requirement for British citizenship from five to fifteen years. This marks a significant tightening of naturalization policy, likely aimed at reducing immigration and aligning with broader government rhetoric. The proposal is at an early stage and faces parliamentary scrutiny, with uncertain prospects for enactment.

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