Nigel Farage has vowed to abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if he becomes prime minister.
The Reform UK said he would instead force migrants to renew their visa every five years under much stricter criteria.
This includes a higher salary threshold and better standard of English.
What is indefinite leave to remain?
Indefinite leave to remain – or settlement – is how you settle in the UK.
It grants permanent status and is a key step towards applying for British citizenship. It also allows you to access mainstream benefits, public services like the NHS, and grants you freedom to travel in and out.
You must apply for it and prove your English language proficiency and knowledge of UK culture, history, and laws through the Life in the UK test.
You also can’t have any serious criminal convictions or violations of UK laws.
To get it, you usually have to live and work in the UK for five years and meet salary or financial requirements. However, this depends on the visa.
You may also be able to apply if you have a partner, parent or child or other relative settled in the UK – either as a British citizen or a person with indefinite leave to remain.
