Earned settlement and earned citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\nThe default qualifying period for settlement in most routes is
\ndue to rise (with some exceptions) from five years to ten years.
\nIndividuals who can meet points-based criteria relating to their
\ncontributions to society and the economy may be eligible to settle
\nearlier than ten years. The criteria for citizenship eligibility
\nwill be amended to align with the implementation of earned
\nsettlement.<\/p>\n
The consultation process is due to begin sometime during the
\nAutumn, and any changes likely to be implemented next year.<\/p>\n
Potential impact<\/strong><\/p>\nThe proposals on earned settlement and earned citizenship have
\nnot yet been formulated, and there is no clarity on what
\ntransitional arrangements may apply. However, the following
\npotential impacts are already clear:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n- There may be a need to sponsor affected workers for longer,
\nwhich will create an additional cost burden for your business;<\/li>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
- Your sponsored workers and their families will need to pay more
\nimmigration-related fees due to the additional extensions required
\nto meet the qualifying period for settlement;<\/li>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
- Immigration restrictions associated with the affected
\nindividuals’ immigration status may be extended, potentially
\nlimiting access to financial products (such as mortgages), career
\nopportunities and higher education; and<\/li>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
- A delay to achieving settlement will, in many cases, lead to a
\ncorresponding delay in qualifying for British citizenship.<\/li>\n
\n<\/ul>\n
Suggested actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n- Review your internal policies on whether and how you support
\napplications for settlement;<\/li>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
- Consider encouraging those who are eligible for settlement (or
\ncitizenship, if this is the individual’s ultimate goal) to
\napply as soon as they can;<\/li>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
- Consider responding to the planned consultation opportunities;
\nand<\/li>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
- Consider flagging the changes and consultation opportunities to
\naffected staff\u2013 this may help them to plan their path to
\nsettlement and citizenship most efficiently.<\/li>\n
\n<\/ul>\n
Note that EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) participants will not be
\naffected by the earned settlement proposals, but may be affected by
\nthe implementation of earned citizenship. They may therefore wish
\nto apply for settled status and\/or citizenship as soon as they are
\neligible. For further information on a recent change that means
\nmore EUSS participants are now eligible for settlement, see our
\nseparate article here.<\/p>\n
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
\nguide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
\nabout your specific circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Further proposals set out in the Immigration White Paper are
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