The Leader of British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has proposed that applying for British citizenship would take 15-years
Badenoch, who has been the subject of controversy over her consistent criticism of Nigeria, disclosed plans to put in place stricter immigration measures.
Speaking in a recent video, she stated that her plans included an extension of the waiting period for migrants to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to ten years.
Per the new process, those who claim benefits, rely on social housing or have criminal records would be permanently barred from settling in the United Kingdom.
“I want to reduce immigration and make living here actually mean something. We need to change the way our immigration system works.
“So I am announcing that the conservative party is going to do the following things differently:
1. If you want to stay in our country permanently and apply for indefinite leave to remain, the time you have to live here before you apply would increase from 5 years to 10 years.
2. You will have to be a net contributor with a high enough salary, especially if you want to bring family members with you. And if you have a criminal record, you are banned.
“We would increase the time you can apply for a British passport from 12 months to 5 years, meaning it will take a minimum of 15 years to start an application.
“If you enter this country illegally or overstay your visa, you will be banned from ever getting leave to remain or a passport,” Badenoch stated in the clip shared on X on Thursday.
