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The proposed rules could affect refugees seeking long-term residence in the UK and their families. The article identifies no direct U.S. impact.
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UK asylum plan could extend settlement waits for some refugees
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The Guardian reports that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s proposed “earned settlement” plan could make some refugees wait up to 30 years to settle in the UK, rather than the five years they had previously been told to expect. The Refugee Council says the change is causing distress and uncertainty.
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