If you are the partner of a British citizen or a settled person and have lived in the UK for almost 5 years, the SET(M) application form is the next step to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. This post provides an overview of the SET(M) application form,...
The terms citizenship and naturalisation are often used interchangeably, but under UK nationality law they hold different meanings. This post explains the difference between British citizenship and naturalisation under the British Nationality Act 1981, how each arises...
On 20 November 2025, the UK Home Office published A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: A statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement, proposing the most far‑reaching reform of settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain, or ILR) in decades. The paper seeks to...
Last updated: 09 October 2025 Our team will keep this page updated as further announcements and clarifications are issued by the Home Office, ensuring you have access to the latest verified immigration developments. How changes to UK immigration rules might affect...
On 29 September 2025, the Home Secretary announced a proposed new contribution-based settlement model to reduce net migration. Applicants would generally need to have been lawfully resident in the UK for 10 years, double the current five-year standard, unless they...
You may become eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK once you have completed five continuous years on the Spouse/Partner visa route. For many applicants, ILR represents the culmination of a long immigration journey, from the initial spouse...
