Approval of leave to remain in the UK

Proportion granted by required continuous

years of residence and continent of origin

10-year wait

South America 1

Europe 7

Africa 36%

Asia 51

North America 5

Five-year wait*

South America 3

Africa

19%

Europe

5

Oceania 4

Asia 57

North

America 12

Proportion granted by required continuous years of residence and continent of origin

South America 1

10-year wait

Europe 7

Africa 36%

Asia 51

North America 5

South America 3

Five-year wait*

Africa 19%

Europe 5

Oceania 4

Asia 57

North

America 12

Guardian graphic. Source: Guardian analysis of Home immigration statistics, June 2019 to June 2024. Includes dependants. *Five-years only includes five-year partner route grants of leave. 10 year routes include the Family Life (10 year route) and Private Life routes