04/11/2026
The standard route to UK settlement is set to double from five years to 10.
The new rules aren’t in force yet, but now is the time to check where you stand. 🔍
Our quick rundown covers the latest immigration changes, including:
🔹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: The first earned settlement rules are due to be laid in December, with implementation during 2027.
🔹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀: Settlement after 3 years will require earnings of £125,141 in three of the last four years, or qualifying through a highest talent route, which remains under review. One 5-year option requires earnings of £50,271 in three of the last five years.
🔹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Checks now extend to workers’ contracts, individual sub-contractors and online matching services, with civil penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker.
🔹𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮: This is due to fall to 18 months for most non-doctoral graduates from 1 January 2027.
These changes will affect people differently, and timing may matter.
🔗 Read the full update: https://nexusvisas.co.uk/home-office-update-a-90-second-rundown-of-immigration-rules-changes/
General information, not legal advice.
