Mr Ayoub Khan expressed deep concern about the UK's visa system, arguing that it is becoming too harsh on workers and costly for employers. He mentioned the proposal to double the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five years to ten years as particularly concerning, impacting 2.2 million people with temporary visas ending in 2024. The cost from entry to citizenship ranges from £12,000 to over £40,000, creating significant financial burdens on families and businesses. Questioned the hon. Member about evidence of false domestic violence cases where partners gain indefinite leave to remain and nationality, then bring over their true partner.

Mr Chris Murray intervened to highlight the importance of managing contributions in the immigration system. He mentioned that only two months ago, the Government created the Fair Work Agency under the Employment Rights Act 2025 to measure contribution to the labour market.

Claire Hanna discussed the complexities of the UK visa system, particularly in Belfast South, where Queen's University welcomes students from around the world. She highlighted issues related to seasonal visas for agriculture and fishing communities in Northern Ireland, changes to leave-to-remain policies, and concerns about exploitation in lower-paid sectors such as health and social care. Hanna also raised challenges faced by constituents from Gaza trying to access biometrics and the impact of electronic travel authorisation on cross-border movement.

I stressed the importance of a functioning visa system for cities like Cambridge and pointed out ongoing delays and limited communication issues. I also raised concerns about remote English language testing, questioning its security and reliability.

Iqbal Mohamed addressed technical issues with e-visas in Dewsbury and Batley, where a constituent faced difficulties transitioning from physical documents to an electronic system. He also highlighted the exploitation of migrants through sham companies offering skilled worker visas, illustrating how one victim was falsely accused by his sponsor leading to visa cancellation and immigration bail. He questioned the historical role played by the British Council in supporting rigorous assessment and asked why his party did not introduce such a cap during their 14-year tenure when they were in power. Asked the Minister to reflect on how deportations of illegal migrants are publicised, questioning whether such publicity dehumanises individuals and urging the Government to reconsider its approach.

The hon. Gentleman and I have discussed issues about Hongkongers and Ukrainians before, highlighting the need for a reframing of language and numbers to recognise those on humanitarian visas.

Jim Shannon highlighted the struggles of fishing communities in Northern Ireland due to a rigid visa system. He mentioned that up to 70% of crew members on Northern Ireland vessels could be lost post-2026, impacting nearly 100% of the local nephrops fleet. Shannon stressed the importance of finding a common-sense solution and called for a dedicated fishing visa or an immigration route similar to the seasonal worker visa. Pressed the Minister for an answer regarding fishing and seasonal visas, emphasizing the need for clarity on this issue.

A couple from Horsham face injustice due to incorrect advice from the Home Office regarding visa renewal. Geoff, an Australian citizen married to a British national, was incorrectly advised to apply for an e-visa instead of a spousal renewal, leading to overstaying and denial of his application despite meeting substantive conditions. Legal fees have accumulated, leaving them with no income and facing eviction.

Welcomed the Home Secretary's measures to improve trust in the visa system and rebuild it around contribution, place-based approach and devolution. Highlighted the positive impact of legal migration on the NHS, using his personal experience as an example. Raised concerns about asylum seekers needing support for critical medical appointments and suggested a faster route towards ILR for community champions such as carers or nurses.

Commends Blake Stephenson's report on practical proposals to improve the UK visa system, highlights the importance of addressing migration challenges and strengthening public confidence in the immigration process. Questions the Minister about remote English-language testing, suggesting it might undermine test security and integrity.

I highlighted a case in my constituency where a family waited four years for naturalisation due to an administrative error, suggesting there is a cultural problem within the Home Office that needs addressing.

The UK is experiencing a steep decline in net migration, down to 171,000 from nearly 900,000 under the Conservatives. Despite this decrease, political rhetoric continues to suggest otherwise. The Home Office reports a significant drop across work, family, and asylum visas. However, restrictive policies have led to a collapse in care worker visas, impacting public services and the economy.

Mr Moore highlighted the issue of migrants falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order to stay in the UK, citing a freedom of information request that found 5,596 migrants made applications for indefinite leave to remain as victims of domestic abuse in the year up to September 2025. He also mentioned cases where individuals were encouraged to fabricate false allegations by online legal advisers and noted that this loophole is causing stress and impact on families and innocent partners. Asked if the Minister would write to him in response to a question about loopholes related to domestic abuse claims.

I noted that the new system treats husbands and wives separately, particularly impacting families where one spouse has stayed at home to look after children while the other gained work experience.

International students come to the UK due to excellent universities, not the visa system. The best universities do not rely on the graduate visa scheme.

He expressed concern that changing the rules for settlement eligibility from five years to ten years is both unfair and un-British. He also highlighted a real threat of politicising immigration, which could harm universities struggling with a decline in international students.

Victoria Collins spoke about the negative impact of changes in the UK's visa system on Hongkongers with British National (Overseas) status, who have been promised certain criteria for residency but now face uncertainty. She argued that such changes undermine trust and risk damaging the economy by causing business uncertainty.

The Liberal Democrats advocate for a fair and controlled immigration system that benefits the UK economy and public services. Will Forster expressed concerns about retrospective changes to indefinite leave to remain rights, particularly affecting Hongkongers in his constituency.