26/05/2026
The ILR route is changing. If you're close to qualifying, this might be the most important year of your immigration journey.
The government has signalled major reforms to settlement — including a possible extension of the qualifying period from 5 years to 10 years for many routes.
If you're approaching your ILR window on a Skilled Worker, Spouse, Global Talent, or other long-residence pathway, applying under the current rules could save you 5 years of additional visa renewals, fees, and uncertainty.
At Adam Bernards Solicitors, our UK Immigration Solicitors handle ILR applications daily — including continuous residence calculations, absence breakdowns, English language requirements, Life in the UK preparation, and complex cases with gaps or refusals on record.
We'll review where you stand right now and tell you, clearly, whether you should apply, prepare, or strengthen your case first.
Settlement is too important to leave to chance.
How many years are you into your current visa? Comment below and we'll tell you what to be thinking about next.
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