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Does COVID-19 Waiting Time Count Toward Skilled Worker Settlement? What Migrants Need to Know About the UK’s Proposed 2026 Earned Settlement Reforms
The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruption to UK visa processing. Application centres closed, travel restrictions were introduced and immigration decisions were delayed for many months. In response, the UK government introduced several temporary concessions to prevent migrants and employers from being unfairly affected. One important rule introduced by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) applied to individuals applying in the UK under the Tier 2 (General) and Skilled Worker
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Mar 10
Changes to 10-Year Long Residence ILR Rules
On 11 April 2024, a new Appendix to the Immigration Rules: Appendix Long Residence came into effect, replacing the previous provisions in...
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Apr 25, 2024
Indefinite Leave to Remain (10 year route)
If you have been in the UK lawfully and continuously for 10 years, you may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain...
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Dec 27, 2023
What is the process of applying for naturalisation if I am married to a British citizen?
It is important to note that being married to a British citizen does not automatically provide you with British citizenship. However,...
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Nov 11, 2023
How long does it take to get UK citizenship?
In order to apply for British citizenship, you must first obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (“ILR”) in the UK. How quickly you obtain...
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Sep 30, 2023
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