5-Year ILR Ending? | Retrospective Rule Explained | UK Visa Holders at Risk

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Is the 5-year ILR route about to disappear? And more importantly — can the UK government legally apply new immigration rules retrosively to people already in the country?

In this in-depth breakdown, we analyze the proposed 10-year earned settlement system, the legal concept of legitimate expectation, and the 2008 court case that could determine whether existing visa holders are protected.

If you're on a Skilled Worker visa, Health & Care visa, Family route, or planning settlement in the UK — this update could directly affect your timeline.

We cover:

✔️ Whether the 5-year ILR pathway is ending
✔️ Who the 10-year baseline applies to
✔️ Can the rules be applied retrospectively?
✔️ The 2008 Highly Skilled Migrant case explained
✔️ What happens if you switch employers or visa categories
✔️ Are EU settled status holders affected?
✔️ Could citizenship rules change next?

This is essential viewing for anyone navigating UK immigration in 2026.

⚖️ Knowledge is protection.
📅 April 2026 could change everything — or nothing.

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0:00 – ILR Bombshell: Is the 5-Year Route Ending?
0:52 – UK 10-Year Settlement Proposal Explained
2:05 – Can Immigration Rules Be Applied Retrospectively?
3:14 – The 2008 Court Case That Changed Everything
4:40 – Legitimate Expectation: Legal Protection Explained
6:02 – Who Is Protected Under Current Visa Pathways?
7:20 – Skilled Worker & Care Visa Switching Risks
8:35 – EU Settled Status: Are You Safe?
9:22 – ILR vs British Citizenship: Future Rule Changes
10:35 – What Happens in April 2026? Final Breakdown



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