Written Question·Home Office·UIN 97076
Immigration: Hong Kong
Tabled: 3 December 2025
Answered: 8 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Jo White
Labour — Bassetlaw
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed changes to English language requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain applies to those on the BN(O) route.
Answer
Mike TappThe Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...
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