United Kingdom Inquiry into Indefinite Leave to Remain

Key Point  

• The Home Affairs Committee has opened an inquiry to examine the fairness, clarity, and accessibility of the UK’s settlement routes for migrants seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain 

UK Parliament Launches Inquiry into Indefinite Leave to Remain Pathways 

The UK Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry into the routes to settlement for migrants seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The inquiry will examine the clarity, fairness and accessibility of current ILR pathways, including eligibility requirements, application procedures and the impact on long-term integration. The committee invites written submissions until 10 November 2025, to help inform its findings.

Background on Indefinite Leave to Remain  

For more information on recent discussions around ILR reform, read Spotlight on ILR Reform: What Parliamentary Debates Mean for Employers and Sponsored Talent. This article explores proposed changes to UK settlement rules, including petitions to shorten the qualifying period for Skilled Worker and Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders and outlines key implications for global mobility strategy and long-term workforce planning.  

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