UK ILR

Synopsis:  Reform UK’s plan to scrap  ILR 2025  would eliminate permanent settlement and force migrants onto rolling, renewable visas with repeated fees and uncertainty. This analysis examines legal obstacles, costs, family and labour-market impacts, likely judicial challenges, and the risks to the UK’s competitiveness for global talent.   Why This Matters Now The UK is facing one of its most contentious immigration debates in years. Reform UK has proposed a  radical shift —abolishing Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and requiring migrants to remain on renewable visas for life. For migrants, this raises serious questions: What will happen to years of planning, costly applications, and integration efforts? And what would this mean for Britain’s economy, society, and international standing? Currently, ILR is a critical step toward stability and citizenship, granting migrants permanent settlement rights after meeting strict eligibility requirements. According to th...