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New UK Immigration Rules: Key Visa Changes Coming in 2026
Several major changes to the UK immigration system are set to take effect in 2026, as the British government moves
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The previous 5-year qualifying period has been extended to 10 years. In certain specific circumstances, a situation has arisen where individuals may have to wait up to 20 years to obtain permanent residency. Specifically, individuals who have received government social welfare benefits for less than 12 months must wait 15 years for permanent residency, while those who received long-term benefits must wait 20 years.
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- Remain2
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- Skilled Worker
- Brexit
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- ILR2
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- New UK Immigration Rules: Key Visa Changes Coming
- Electronic Travel Authorisation
- High Potential Individual visa
- Indefinite Leave
- UK Home Office
- Visa
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- United Kingdom2
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