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Ahead of the Government’s planned consultation on earned settlement, the Home Affairs Committee has launched a separate inquiry to examine the settlement proposals.
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Ahead of the Government’s planned consultation on
earned settlement, the Home Affairs Committee has launched a
separate inquiry to examine the settlement proposals. It is
accepting evidence from stakeholders until 2 December
2025.
The Home Affairs Committee has stated it is interested in understanding
how well the Government’s earned settlement proposals will help to
achieve its aims on immigration alongside broader policy
objectives. The scope of the inquiry is intended to cover the
potential impact on immigration levels, as well as how the economy,
integration and individuals may be affected if the proposals are
implemented.
Responding to the inquiry may offer stakeholders an independent
opportunity to influence the policy on earned settlement by
elaborating its potential desirable and undesirable impacts.
What evidence has been requested from
stakeholders?
The Committee has asked for evidence from stakeholders covering
the following two main themes and questions:
Potential impact of changes to pathways to
settlement
- What evidence is there on the effect that pathways to
settlement have on immigration and rates of settlement? - What is the likely impact of longer routes to settlement on
businesses and employers, including international recruitment of
higher-skilled workers? - What is the likely impact of longer routes and stricter
requirements for settlement on migrant households already in the
UK? This could include: – the financial and economic impact,
including access to benefits; and – the personal and social
impact. - What potential effect could changes to eligibility for
settlement have on integration? - What evidence is there from other countries on the above
issues?
How the new earned settlement rules could
work
- How should “long-term contribution” to the UK be
defined and quantified, when considering pathways to settlement?
This could include how the following elements should be defined and
weighted: – social and community contributions; and
– fiscal and economic contributions. - What exemptions should there be to the new rules?
- How have other countries applied contribution-based
systems?
How can businesses and other stakeholders
respond?
If you would like to submit evidence, you can use this online form and should ensure it is completed
by 2 December 2025.
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