A section-by-section guide to the 2 November 2026 Earned Settlement announcement, covering ILR periods, earnings, families, Long Residence and transitions.
The announced ten-year ILR plan is different from the current Skilled Worker rule. We explain the shorter pathways, the ECAA distinction and the points to check when reviewing your settlement plans.
The two-year Graduate visa announcement targets certain graduates. See what remains unconfirmed, what the current rules say and how to plan your application.
Paid by your own limited company? Check which financial year and documents count for a UK spouse visa, with an accountant’s perspective on your evidence.
What will the Home Office ask your Authorising Officer? Prepare for sponsor licence interviews covering duties, SMS reporting and company information.
Applying for British citizenship? Understand the absence limits, the good character rules on illegal entry, and the documents needed before you apply.
A small UK business can obtain a sponsor licence; there is no minimum turnover or employee requirement for applying. However, the business must operate genuinely and lawfully in the UK, have appropriate systems in place, and be able to meet its Home Office sponsor duties.
If your ECAA extension or indefinite leave application was refused, learn what to do within the first 14 days, including administrative review, Section 3C status and reapplication options.
Learn about the £500 UK citizenship Priority Service, its 30-working-day target and the key limitations applicants should understand.
