# Shabana Mahmood’s immigration overhaul stirs mixed feelings

https://mins.news/en/item/132626

- The Guardian, 2026-11-06 15:28 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/06/shabana-mahmood-uk-immigration-shakeup-reaction

> Some relatives of British citizens fear they are being left behind by the settlement changes, while many care workers welcome relief. Aneisha Williams, who was close to qualifying for indefinite leave to remain, could face years of delay because she claimed housing benefit. Revised plans offer qualifying care workers a five-year route, and Rasika Samarasinghe’s family can remain in the UK after the Home Office reversed its refusal.