ILR and the 10-Year Rule: The Earned Settlement Proposals Explained (2026)
The UK Government has proposed extending the ILR qualifying period from five years to ten years under an ‘earned settlement’ model. The consultation closed in February 2026 with 130,000 responses. The five-year route remains in force. Here is a complete breakdown of the proposed changes, who is affected, what reductions are available, and what to do now.
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