Settle Route

Covers UK immigration: work visas, extending stay and the road to ILR. Looks closely at what actually changes in the rules and from which date it takes effect, rather than at the general promises in government statements. Readers come away with a sequence of steps: what to do after a rule change and which deadlines can't be missed. It works through specific cases — from ILR rule updates and the Global Talent Visa expanding to more companies, to filing for Further Leave to Remain when current permission is running out. It separately tracks visa fees: what a UK visa actually costs in 2026 for applicants from different countries, and how that differs from the official figures. Political reshuffles make it in only when they bring an immigration rule change with them.