UK ILR Changes 2026 – Check How Earned Settlement Could Affect You
UK ILR Changes 2026
Explore the announced Earned Settlement policy and what is known, what remains undecided, and which records people may wish to review.
What the announcement says
What remains undecided
Documents and records to review
These are examples of records that may help someone understand their own immigration history. This is not a personalised document checklist and does not confirm that any document is sufficient.
Official information and updates
Check the latest published government material. Policy announcements can be followed by consultation responses, Immigration Rules changes and implementation guidance.
GOV.UK – Home Secretary unveils new rules for migrants settling in the UK GOV.UK – Home Office GOV.UK – Indefinite leave to remain GOV.UK – Immigration RulesNeed advice about your own circumstances?
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Find an immigration adviser – GOV.UKLast reviewed: 03/11/2026. This page is educational information only. It is not legal advice, does not create an adviser-client relationship and should not be relied on as a decision about an individual application. Always check the current Immigration Rules and official guidance.
It is not an official Home Office tool and does not provide a definitive determination of immigration eligibility. Any dates, checklists and screening results are estimates based on stated assumptions and the rules available at the time of the assessment.
Do not rely on this tool alone when deciding whether or when to submit an immigration application.
Official source: Home Secretary’s Earned Settlement statement — 2 November 2026