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I'm on a 2 years partner leave to remain (was on student, post-study and tier 1 before that since 2006). I should be eligible to apply for the ILR in January 2013. Both me and my partner are in permanent jobs but she's making around £20K, while I earn £60K. We plan to marry soon but we haven't chosen the date yet.

However, the Home Secretary proposes to increase to probation period to 5 years and introduce the minimum salary requirement of £25,700: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/ ... kdown.html

If this happens, is it possible that instead of giving me the ILR, I will be given a further 3 years leave to remain? Also, if she doesn't make enough money in 2012 to sponsor me for the ILR, what happens? Will I have to leave the country and apply from abroad?

I know that nobody can read the future but there must have been similar situations in the past. Any advice will be appreciated, thank you.

Hi

It really depends when the rules announced that how it'll be applicable and to whom it'll be applicable.

Well I can only advice you one thing that why dont you get married asap as you've said by your self that no one can see the future changes. I believe that if I have to do some thing tomorrow and its really important why dont I get it out of the way today and lets be safe and sound for the future.