Changes to Settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain: What You Need to Know
Recent proposals to change the UK settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) framework are expected to have a significant impact on individuals and employers navigating the immigration system. In a recent article, law firm Field Seymour Parkes outline what these updates mean in practice, including how revised requirements and timelines could affect long-term residency plans. The changes highlight the importance of accurate documentation, compliant processes and early preparation when supporting settlement applications.
Longer settlement timescales will mean more visa extensions and therefore an increased number of right to work checks between arrival and settlement, reinforcing the need for robust, compliant verification processes. Understanding how immigration policy continues to evolve is essential to reducing risk and ensuring individuals are correctly supported at every stage of their journey.
Field Seymour Parkes explored these updates in more detail in their Immigration Update Webinar 2025, which provides practical insight into how the changes may be applied and what to watch out for going forward. The webinar also covers changes to visa requirements (past and future), the Home Office’s enhanced focus on compliance action, and other topics of interest.
You can read the full article here and watch the webinar recording here.
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