Key Overviews Every ILR applicant must evidence identity, lawful residence, absences, English at CEFR B1, and Life in the UK. Route-specific evidence is added on top. SET(M) is for partners and parents. SET(O) is for work and most other routes. SET(LR) is for the...
Key Overviews The UK spouse visa 6-Week priority service costs £500 on top of the application fee for out of country applications. Super priority service costs £1,000 for in-country spouse visa extensions and ILR applications. Priority is not guaranteed. UKVI can...
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...
