Indefinite Leave to Remain – what’s on the horizon following the government’s September announcements?

The government plans to extend the period of time people need to live in the UK in order qualify for settlement from 5 years to 10 years. 

However it has also said a points-based assessment could affect the length of that period, with relevant factors including work, NI contributions, good English, a clean criminal record and “giving back to the community”.

Ahead of a consultation planned for later this year, Bindmans Head of Business Immigration, Tanya Goldfarb, discusses what we know so far with colleague Karma Hickman.

Please note this podcast is for information purposes only. This is not lega advice and should not be relied on as such.

Indefinite Leave to Remain – what’s next following the government’s September announcements?

The government has been automatically extending some people’s pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme for a while. 

However, it’s now starting to look properly at those cases and people are at risk of curtailment where they don’t meet the requirements for an upgrade to settlement. 

Elisabeth Attwood and Karma Hickman, immigration lawyers at Bindmans, discuss what this means and what people can do about this.

Please note this podcast is for information purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

Please note that Information covered in this podcast was current at the time of recording on 7 November 2025 and is subject to change

The EU Settlement Scheme, automatic extensions and curtailment | Immigration Unpacked #2

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