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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

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

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
Subjects
Immigration Pay Visas Migrant workers
Link
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