Zebrudaya wrote:Dear members wanting 14 years ILR
I am sorry to hear the news that there is a "statement of intention" to scrap 14 years rule next month. This is a rude shock for those affected. However, I suggest that those of you who have been preparing for this route and have an immigration solicitor to discuss this urgent issue with him to examine how you could be helped. Using his legal skill, he could get the intention rescinded or at least allow some time e.g. 2 years before the scrapping takes place. Remember the "intention" is still to be put before the parliament before it comes into being. In other words, it could still be cancelled or modified etc. I advice those affected to also contact their MPs over the issue so that they can ensure that you are treated fairly in this matter. You could also organise the sending of hundreds of signatures to Downing St to explain that you request that the scrapping be postponed out of fairness etc.
Other members comments over this issue are welcomed.
Changes to the immigration rules are not usually debated in parliament. The Home Secretary will lay the statement of changes before parliament at least 21 days before the changes are due to come into force and the changes will then be approved.
If you watched Theresa May's ministerial statement on Monday and the questioned put to her by the 'opposition' you will see that they are all singing a slightly different version of the same tune, apart from a few more left wing labour MPs and the lib Dems who are willing to speak out, there is simply no real opposition to the government's immigration policy
I do not think there is any appetite whatsoever in this current parliament to save the 14 year rule, given that the majority of those who apply under the 14 year rule have been here unlawfully and worked here unlawfully for substantial periods of time.
I appreciate that not everyone who applies under this rule is someone who has overstayed/been here unlawfully all that time, some will just miss out onthe 10 year rule because of a break in their otherwise lawful residence - someone in this situation might have a better chance of arguing that the short notice of the change is unfair, however in these cases. generally the migrant will now have leave to remain so would be expected to continue down that route.