Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.
Immigration: Migrant Workers
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the she plans to apply the proposed salary threshold and RQF Level 6 requirements for Skilled Worker visas retrospectively to people already in the UK under existing visa conditions when they apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain; and whether she plans to implement transitional protections for families who entered the UK legally under previous rules.
- Answer
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The earned settlement model, proposed in A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026. Details of the earned settlement scheme, including any transitional arrangements for those already in the UK, will be finalised following that consultation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 100136
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: A statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Immigration Pay Visas Migrant workers
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- 2026-02-12 16:07:31 +0000
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