Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain
The home secretary has faced opposition from within the government over plans to impose new rules on migrant workers already in the UK.
By BBC News
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to proposed rules governing indefinite leave to remain, following opposition within the government.
The plans would replace the current five-year route to permanent settlement with a standard 10-year qualifying period for most migrants.
Under the original proposals, some lower-paid workers, including people working in social care, could have faced a wait of up to 15 years.
However, social care workers already in the UK are now likely to be exempt from the longer waiting period, according to the BBC.
Most other workers could still be required to live and work in the UK for 10 years before applying for indefinite leave to remain. The qualifying period could be reduced for people who make contributions to their local communities or earn higher incomes.
Indefinite leave to remain allows a person to live, work and study in the UK without a time limit. It can also allow them to apply for benefits if they meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
The proposed changes have faced opposition from within the government, particularly over plans that could affect migrant workers already living in the UK.
The final rules, including which groups will be covered and whether transitional protections will apply, are yet to be confirmed.