Immigrating to the UK

[xcaliber]

Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.

www.bbc.co.uk

"The BBC understands a document published in the coming weeks will make clear the government is preparing to apply the 10-year qualifying period to those who are already in the UK as well as to new visa applicants."

 

[Tman*]

Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.

www.bbc.co.uk

"The BBC understands a document published in the coming weeks will make clear the government is preparing to apply the 10-year qualifying period to those who are already in the UK as well as to new visa applicants."

going to be writing to the KING soon!!!

 

[prod]

Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.

www.bbc.co.uk

"The BBC understands a document published in the coming weeks will make clear the government is preparing to apply the 10-year qualifying period to those who are already in the UK as well as to new visa applicants."

Starting to really regret coming here now, should've spent my time and money trying to get in somewhere else.

But I guess the people earning the big bucks are going to fine yet again as they contribute more to tax, so they'll happily let them shave off the years for ILR

 

[xcaliber]

Starting to really regret coming here now, should've spent my time and money trying to get in somewhere else.

But I guess the people earning the big bucks are going to fine yet again as they contribute more to tax, so they'll happily let them shave off the years for ILR

I feel the same.

 

[Tman*]

Starting to really regret coming here now, should've spent my time and money trying to get in somewhere else.

But I guess the people earning the big bucks are going to fine yet again as they contribute more to tax, so they'll happily let them shave off the years for ILR

on the upside, a new avenue just opened up to the USA

 

[killerbyte]

Starting to really regret coming here now, should've spent my time and money trying to get in somewhere else.

But I guess the people earning the big bucks are going to fine yet again as they contribute more to tax, so they'll happily let them shave off the years for ILR

I did the numbers and it means I have to save £131 each month to cover the wife's renewal. It sucks but it is what it is.
But then again Labour might not action these changes, or might reverse the changes after the next election.

 

[Sinbad]

Starting to really regret coming here now, should've spent my time and money trying to get in somewhere else.

But I guess the people earning the big bucks are going to fine yet again as they contribute more to tax, so they'll happily let them shave off the years for ILR

from the article:

A policy document published on Monday, external said there would continue to be a five-year qualification period for non-UK dependents of British citizens.

There will also be shorter qualification periods for people who can show they have contributed to the UK's "economy and society".

I'm pretty sure if you can show you've paid NI/tax for the period you've been here on a skilled work or other visa, you'll get a shortened period.

 

[prod]

from the article:

A policy document published on Monday, external said there would continue to be a five-year qualification period for non-UK dependents of British citizens.

There will also be shorter qualification periods for people who can show they have contributed to the UK's "economy and society".

I'm pretty sure if you can show you've paid NI/tax for the period you've been here on a skilled work or other visa, you'll get a shortened period.

I'm on a SWV, the non-UK dependents rule means absolutely nothing to me. And that's an optimistic view, but we don't know if they'll do that. And my feeling, it's more likely just going to be reserved for people who make +$£100k as they've made it clear they want to keep the high earners.

Besides all of that, if/when Reform wins the next election, they will probably make it even fscking worse somehow, so really...what's the point

 

[Sinbad]

Reform will not win the next election.

 

[prod]

Reform will not win the next election.

To be honest they don't even need to, Labour have out-Reformed them with these absolutely fkn insane changes.

 

[Sinbad]

To be honest they don't even need to, Labour have out-Reformed them will these absolutely fkn insane changes.

Keep your chin up mate. Hang on until there's clarity about all the rules and ways to reduce the length etc before you get too despondent.

 

[Priapus]

Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.

www.bbc.co.uk

"The BBC understands a document published in the coming weeks will make clear the government is preparing to apply the 10-year qualifying period to those who are already in the UK as well as to new visa applicants."

I’m so glad I’ve switched to a spousal visa!

Starting to really regret coming here now, should've spent my time and money trying to get in somewhere else.

But I guess the people earning the big bucks are going to fine yet again as they contribute more to tax, so they'll happily let them shave off the years for ILR

on the upside, a new avenue just opened up to the USA

Chin up lads; rather wait for official policy once it’s gone through parliament before making any drastic decisions.

I did the numbers and it means I have to save £131 each month to cover the wife's renewal. It sucks but it is what it is.
But then again Labour might not action these changes, or might reverse the changes after the next election.

I assume she’s on as a dependent to your SWV?

from the article:

A policy document published on Monday, external said there would continue to be a five-year qualification period for non-UK dependents of British citizens.

There will also be shorter qualification periods for people who can show they have contributed to the UK's "economy and society".

I'm pretty sure if you can show you've paid NI/tax for the period you've been here on a skilled work or other visa, you'll get a shortened period.

Yeah there will be exceptions for sure. Definitely to those contributing.

 

[xcaliber]

I would say, it's better to start planning on a exit strategy

 

[Priapus]

I'm on a SWV, the non-UK dependents rule means absolutely nothing to me.

Unfortunately not. I believe that’s for people like me; on a family / spouse visa and a “dependent” to a British citizen.

 

[gregmcc]

I would say, it's better to start planning on a exit strategy

That's jumping the gun a bit. Don't panic yet.

 

[ShaunSA]

I would say, it's better to start planning on a exit strategy

The ass seems to be getting a tad brown on the other side

 

[Priapus]

That's jumping the gun a bit. Don't panic yet.

Done some more reading. I think this will be a problem for people on SWV unfortunately. Last time courts stopped this in 2006. I don’t think they have the power to do that again as legislation has changed since then.

Cooper (Home secretary) is adamant this must apply to people in UK already.

Will have to keep an eye on it through parliament.

Feel sorry for anyone on SWV unfortunately — definitely a betrayal.

 

[xcaliber]

The ass seems to be getting a tad brown on the other side

Meaning ?

 

[killerbyte]

I assume she’s on as a dependent to your SWV?

No, she is coming as a spouse. I am a UK citizen.
And I posted my comment before I saw the comment that UK citizen dependents will be a 5 year qualification.

 

[gregmcc]

Good thing I got my citizenship a few years ago, but then again I was on a spousal visa.

Holding thumbs it all works out for those effected.