Earning the right to stay: A new points test for citizenship

UKBA – 03/08/2009

The UK Border Agency has launched a consultation on plans to introduce elements of ‘earned citizenship’. This will enable immigrants wanting to stay permanently to earn points through activities like working, paying taxes, voluntary work and learning English. Points can also be deducted for law breaking and anti-social behaviour.

This consultation document seeks views on:

• introducing a new points test for earned citizenship, to better manage the numbers allowed to settle permanently in the United Kingdom;
• delivering the earned citizenship system in partnership with local authorities;
• supporting those who are on the path to citizenship to integrate into their new communities; and
• managing the impacts of migration on the developing world.

The consultation period will run from 3 August to 26 October 2009.

See also the UKBA’s press release of 3 August 2009, Tough new points system for earning citizenship.

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