Indefinite Leave to Remain vs Settled Status
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and Settled Status both provide long-term residence in the UK without immigration time limits, but they arise from different legal frameworks and are administered differently. ILR is granted under the Immigration Rules pursuant to the Immigration Act 1971 across multiple routes (for example Skilled Worker, Partner, Long Residence). Settled Status […]
Border Security & Immigration Bill 2025
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 is a proposed legislative package to reshape parts of the UK’s border, asylum and immigration framework. Positioned by the Government as a response to irregular migration pressures, including small boat crossings, it follows the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Illegal Migration Act 2023. The Bill […]
Permanent Residence Card UK
The UK Permanent Residence Card was an immigration document that confirmed the right of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members to live permanently in the United Kingdom under EU free movement law. Before Brexit, it provided evidence that the holder had acquired permanent residence rights after five years of continuous lawful residence […]