Visas
ILR After Skilled Worker Visa: 5-Year Settlement Guide
Apply for ILR after 5 years on a Skilled Worker visa: payslips for at least a year matching bank statements, plus a B1 English test before March 2027.
Settle Threshold| Oct 5, 2026
ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) — Page 3
ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) — Page 3
Visas
UK Partner Visa for Same-Sex Couples, Fiancés and Unmarried Partners
Same-sex partner, fiancé or unmarried partner visa for the UK: £29,000 income threshold, 2 years together, and the 5-year route to ILR.
Settle Threshold| Oct 2, 2026
Visas
ILR in 5 Years or 10 Years? The New Earned Settlement Rules for 2026-2027
The UK is raising standard ILR from 5 to 10 years under Earned Settlement. High earners: 3 years. Refugees: 20 years. Rules as of 29 Sep 2026.
Settle Path| Sep 29, 2026
Visas
UK Immigration Rules Changing on October 8, 2026: Fee Waiver, FLR and the 10-Year Route
From October 8, 2026, the UK settlement route for work visas extends from 5 to 10 years (15 for care workers), and fee waiver no longer counts as an extension.
Appeal Threshold| Sep 28, 2026
Visas
UK ILR After 10 Years: What's Changing in Asylum Rules and FLR
The UK may extend ILR from 5 to 10 years based on a January 2022 entry cutoff. Here's what's confirmed on asylum rules, FLR, and fee waivers as of September 2026.
Settle Threshold| Sep 24, 2026