The government’s proposed adjustments to wait times for permanent residency have drawn sharp criticism from the housing secretary, who argues the changes unfairly "alter the rules mid-process." The official claims the revisions undermine established expectations for applicants and could create inconsistency in how residency timelines are applied. Concerns have been raised over whether the shift will disadvantage those already navigating the system. Critics suggest the move could signal broader instability in immigration policy.
The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".
