Settlement reform: the proposed 5-to-10-year rules are still awaiting Parliament (expected autumn 2026). English B2 becomes required for settlement from March 2027. See if you're affected

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Part 8 child settlement and Turkish business rules amended, effective 3 Aug 2026

Skilled Worker: suitability wording and prison officer CoS deadline updated

Minor corrections to prize names on Global Talent prestigious prizes list

Partner visa rules: bail exceptions, protection status, child care rule

English requirement for settlement rises from B1 to B2 from 26 March 2027

Graduate visa duration cut to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027

New sponsor evidence rule for EUSS Family Permit from 8 April 2026

Global Talent visa: over 100 firms can now sponsor top researchers

UK Ancestry guidance updated: eVisa form replaces FAV, bail rule change

English requirement for family settlement rises from B1 to B2 in 2027

Stateless persons route moves to Appendix Statelessness from 11 November 2025

UK Ancestry settlement: English requirement rises from B1 to B2 in 2027

Sportsperson settlement: English level rises to B2 in 2027

Long Residence settlement: 12-month rule, B2 in 2027

Private Life settlement: English rises to B2 in 2027

Citizenship priority service starts 20 July 2026