UK Set to Raise ILR Wait From 5 to 10 Years: What's Confirmed and Can It Be Challenged
On 2 Nov 2026, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled Earned Settlement, doubling the ILR wait from 5 to 10 years. Can skilled workers challenge it?
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On 2 Nov 2026, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled Earned Settlement, doubling the ILR wait from 5 to 10 years. Can skilled workers challenge it?
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