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Earned Settlement Will Apply Retrospectively in Autumn 2026 - Apply for ILR Now If You Qualify

18 Apr 2026

The Home Secretary confirmed earned settlement changes will be retrospective when they arrive in autumn 2026. If you already meet the current ILR rules, applying now protects you.

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BNO Visa Now Open to Adult Children Living Apart from Their Parents

16 Apr 2026

Since 26 March 2026, adult children of BNO holders no longer need to live in the same household as their parent to apply for the BNO visa.

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Home Office Consults on Right to Rent and Right to Work Discrimination Codes - Deadline 29 April

15 Apr 2026

The Home Office is updating guidance on how landlords and employers must avoid discriminating against people with time-limited leave. Respond by 29 April.

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Settlement English Language Rises to B2 for Skilled Worker and Family Visa Holders in 2027

14 Apr 2026

From 26 March 2027, Skilled Worker and Family visa holders need B2 English to apply for ILR, up from B1. BNO holders are not affected.

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EU Pre-Settled Status Upgrade Expanded - New 30-in-60 Month Test from April 2026

13 Apr 2026

From 9 April 2026, the Home Office uses a simpler 30-in-60 months tax and benefit records test to automatically upgrade more EU citizens to settled status.

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Suspended Sentences of 12 Months or More Now Trigger Automatic Visa Refusal

13 Apr 2026

From 26 March 2026, a suspended sentence of 12 months or more is treated the same as a prison sentence for UK visa and ILR purposes.

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EU Entry/Exit System Is Live Today - Biometric Border Checks for Schengen Travel

10 Apr 2026

From 10 April 2026, the EU's EES system records fingerprints and facial scans at Schengen borders. Does not affect your UK visa or ILR application.

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Skilled Worker Applicants Can Now Skip the Biometric Centre Using Facial Image Upload

10 Apr 2026

Since 26 March 2026, Skilled Worker and other in-country applicants with existing biometric records can submit a facial image online instead of attending a UKVCAS centre.

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MPs Back 10-Year Earned Settlement Baseline but Urge Protections for Existing Migrants

09 Apr 2026

The Home Affairs Committee endorsed the 10-year ILR baseline in March 2026 but warned against rushing implementation and called for transitional protections for current migrants.

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Skilled Worker Visa - New Salary Pay Period Compliance Rule from 8 April

09 Apr 2026

From 8 April 2026, salary compliance for Skilled Worker visas is assessed within defined pay periods - not just annually. Here is what changed.

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