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What timelines to ILR did Shabana Mahmood propose: 5, 10, 20 and 30 years, conditions for healthcare workers, salary exceptions and rules for small boat arrivals.
How many publications, awards and proof-of-appearance items you need for the UK Global Talent visa in the arts, and how to choose which criteria to meet.
Yes, for now ILR still takes 5 years. Home Office is weighing 10 years, or 15 for low earners. Shabana Mahmood promised a final decision the week after 31 October 2026.
New rules for the Skilled Worker visa, lower salary thresholds from spring 2027, extended job-search periods. What changes await workers and entrepreneurs in the UK.
When Home Office intensifies sponsor license checks. Two Paid Transfer risks, rejections and error correction procedures.
ILR may rise from 5 to 10-15 years, the Graduate visa shortens to 18 months, and sponsor-search time doubles to 6 months. Here's what's confirmed.