Earned Settlement: Factsheet
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- skilled worker visa
- Nov 4
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Summary of the Home Office consultation response, “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” (CP 1707, November 2026). Prepared 2 November 2026. This is a summary only; the operative text will be the Immigration Rules and the Statement of Changes. At a glance Mandatory requirements (all pathways) Pathways Pathway Who it is for Earnings or basis 3
Read MoreWhat the New Settlement Proposals Mean for Spouses and Dependants of British Citizens and BN(O) Holders
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- spouse visa
- Nov 21
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The UK Government’s new Command Paper, A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, sets out major proposed reforms to the settlement (ILR) system. However, the paper specifically states that spouses and dependants of British citizens, as well as dependants under the BN(O) route, are not included in this consultation. This means that, for now, your existing settlement
Read MoreWhat the Command Paper Means: A Fairer Pathway to Settlement (20 Nov 2025)
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- settlement
- Nov 21
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The UK Government has published its Command Paper, A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, proposing a major reform of how immigrants obtain indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Under the new model, ILR would not simply be awarded after a fixed period in the UK but would instead be “earned” through measurable economic, social, and community contribution.
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