UK Asylum Rules 2026: Timelines, Status Renewal, and the Path to Citizenship
Since 2 March 2026, new UK asylum claims get 30-month temporary status instead of a permanent route — here's how renewal and settlement now work.
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Since 2 March 2026, new UK asylum claims get 30-month temporary status instead of a permanent route — here's how renewal and settlement now work.
Skilled Worker takes 4-5 months, FLR FP 8-20 months. Learn how to contact your MP for free to chase a delayed Home Office decision, and what a preaction protocol is.
UK Employment Tribunal claim deadlines doubled from 3 to 6 months, while right-to-work checks now cover contractors, the self-employed and gig platforms.
Submitted a second UK visa application before a decision on the first? Under Rule 34BB, only the latest one counts. Fees, biometrics deadlines explained.
From 8 October, UK bail condition reporting becomes stricter and missed check-ins can trigger a visa refusal. Here's what changes and what to do.
The UK is raising standard ILR from 5 to 10 years under Earned Settlement. High earners: 3 years. Refugees: 20 years. Rules as of 29 Sep 2026.