UK earned settlement proposals set new qualifying periods
The UK government has detailed new qualifying periods for settlement under the ‘earned settlement’ proposals, creating three‑year, five‑year or ten‑year routes depending on visa category. The announcement was made on 3 Nov 2026, with certain provisions, such as the care‑worker safeguard, starting on 1 Feb 2027. The changes affect high‑talent migrants, public‑service workers, carers, refugees and most other applicants.
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