UK ILR Abolished? The New "Earned Settlement" & 10-Year Route Explained

Описание: Are the days of the 5-year route to settlement numbered? The UK government is consulting on a major overhaul of the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) system, proposing a shift to a new "Earned Settlement" model.

In this video, Intime Immigration Solicitors breaks down exactly what these proposals mean for your future in the UK. We discuss the potential move to a 10-year qualifying period, how dependents might be assessed separately, and who is currently safe from these changes.

⏰ Key Topics Covered:

0:00 - Introduction: Major changes to ILR

0:37 - What is "Earned Settlement"?

1:00 - Important Dates: Feb 2026 Deadline & April 2026 Implementation

1:37 - Who is SAFE? (Parents, Spouses, BNO, EU Settlement Scheme)

2:07 - Who is at RISK? (Skilled Workers & other visa routes)

2:34 - The New 10-Year Route Proposal

2:51 - Changes for Dependents & Refugees

3:43 - The 3 Pillars: Integration, Contribution, & Residence

📝 Have Your Say: A public consultation is open until 12th February 2026. If these changes affect you, we strongly encourage you to submit your response to the Home Office.

📞 Contact Intime Immigration Solicitors: Need advice on your current visa status or upcoming settlement application? Contact our expert team today.


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