ILR for work permit holder

Hi,

I hold work permit for 5 yrs which is going to expire on Oct 2011(Sep 2006-Oct 2011). I have heard in news that who are going to apply for ILR after July 2011 they have to complete 8yrs in order to be eligible for ILR. Will that rule also be applicable on me as I will apply for ILR on Sep 2011 ?

Please confirm me whether I come under 5 years or 8 years settlement plan.

Regards,

Shweta

the answer is, no one knows until UKBA published relevant details/rules/guidance.

As far as its known at the moment, earned citizenship will come into force in june 2010, but again this could change and it might be delayed.

Even if it comes into force in june 2010, there might be some transitional arrangements for people like you.

So the best advice for now is, just relax until all the details become available.

are you sure about earned citizenship from JUne 2010

I thought it is from July 2011.

Earning the right to British citizenship
Controlling migration

The United Kingdom government is changing the way that migrants progress to British citizenship, making sure that people who want to build a new life here have earned the right to do so.

The new system of 'earned citizenship' will create a clear, three-stage path for migrants to become British citizens. This will include a new 'probationary citizenship' stage.

Earned citizenship will ensure that the rights and benefits of British citizenship are matched by responsibilities and contributions made to our society. Those who want to settle permanently in the United Kingdom will have to earn the right to stay by learning English, paying taxes and obeying the law.

The government will support migrants who play by the rules, and will take action to punish those who do not. Migrants who demonstrate 'active citizenship' will be able to become British citizens more quickly.

For more detailed information, see the How will earned citizenship work? page.

When will the new system be launched?
Proposals for earned citizenship were first published in a Green Paper, The Path to Citizenship: Next Steps in Reforming the Immigration System, in February 2008. Following a consultation, earned citizenship formed part of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, which became law on 21 July 2009.

We plan to implement the earned citizenship provisions of the Act in July 2011.

sreed_iyer wrote:are you sure about earned citizenship from JUne 2010

I thought it is from July 2011.

Earning the right to British citizenship
Controlling migration

The United Kingdom government is changing the way that migrants progress to British citizenship, making sure that people who want to build a new life here have earned the right to do so.

The new system of 'earned citizenship' will create a clear, three-stage path for migrants to become British citizens. This will include a new 'probationary citizenship' stage.

Earned citizenship will ensure that the rights and benefits of British citizenship are matched by responsibilities and contributions made to our society. Those who want to settle permanently in the United Kingdom will have to earn the right to stay by learning English, paying taxes and obeying the law.

The government will support migrants who play by the rules, and will take action to punish those who do not. Migrants who demonstrate 'active citizenship' will be able to become British citizens more quickly.

For more detailed information, see the How will earned citizenship work? page.

When will the new system be launched?
Proposals for earned citizenship were first published in a Green Paper, The Path to Citizenship: Next Steps in Reforming the Immigration System, in February 2008. Following a consultation, earned citizenship formed part of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, which became law on 21 July 2009.

We plan to implement the earned citizenship provisions of the Act in July 2011.

I apologise, I got mixed up. Its june 2011. hence not need to worry at all if someone making an application in 2010.

thanks guys..

hi shewta
i hav same case i confirm it from a lawyer n they told me that
those who apply for wp hsmp after july 2011 will get ilr in 8yrs but this rules is under discussion at da moment