Thanks Alterhase58 for directing me to below topic. If I understand correctly, the change in English level is applicable from march 2027. Please confirm. I want to make sure that we take expected level of english test level for ILR (LR) application.

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Sameer

Hello team. Thanks so far for all the support with different queries. It helped me in obtaining my Settled status. I am now in process of applying ILR for my spouse based on 10 year lawful residency. However I came across a news that English requirement has now changed (from 8th Jan 2026) for ILR ...

Thanks for responding to my queries! I will let know result of this application here.

Thanks for your response. another query, Like for ILR, one can apply 28 days in advance, Can the same be done for MN1 application? or it has to be applied after completing 10 years?

Thanks for responding. His current visa is expiring in Aug'26.

Hello. Posting this query after going through the thread on this similar topic and could not find a situation explained where I am at the moment. So I have received my ILR back in 2025. My Spouse and child are completing 10 years in Apr'26. My son will complete 10 continuous and lawful years in UK ...

Thanks @CR001 for confirmation. Though it is an expensive route when only 1 year is required to be eligible for ILR.

Also based on my timelines, I am eligible for ILR. Correct?

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Hello. I will share my timeline here for clarity. I have been in uk since Jan 2015 and my Dependents arrived in Uk in March 2016. ICT Short term : 27/01/2015 - 01/01/2016. Then I moved back to India to apply for ICT Long term visa. ICT Long Term : 26/03/2016 - 17/03/2021. Skilled Work Visa : 06/04 ...