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Hi all,

I already have ILR, and my 11-year-old son and my wife currently hold dependant visas under me. They will both complete their 5-year qualifying period next year. Under the new immigration rules announced by the Home Secretary, can my family still apply for their own ILR after 5 years, or have the rules changed for dependants?


Thank you

milimolo wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 30, 2025 9:14 pm

Hi all,

I already have ILR, and my 11-year-old son and my wife currently hold dependant visas under me. They will both complete their 5-year qualifying period next year. Under the new immigration rules announced by the Home Secretary, can my family still apply for their own ILR after 5 years, or have the rules changed for dependants?


Thank you

When they applied for their current visa, they would have gotten a note that tell them when they're due to apply for ILR. That still stands.

only this is written on their visa acceptance email:

"your application as a dependant of **** **** on the Global Talent route has been successful. You have been granted permission to stay in the UK as a dependant child until 14 Nov 2027"

I was on a GTV for three years before I was granted ILR. They are still continuing theirs to complete the "previously" required 5-year period. Not sure what the new rules will do to them

milimolo wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 30, 2025 9:14 pm

Hi all,

I already have ILR, and my 11-year-old son and my wife currently hold dependant visas under me. They will both complete their 5-year qualifying period next year. Under the new immigration rules announced by the Home Secretary, can my family still apply for their own ILR after 5 years, or have the rules changed for dependants?


Thank you

No new rules have been announced by the home secretary !! We cannot tell you what happens in 2026