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🛑 Debate CLOSED, Retrospective ILR Risk?

If you planned your life around a five-year ILR clock, this update could quietly change your timeline unless you act early. The earned settlement consultation has closed, and the next moves may come faster than most people expect. I’m Kayani, a UK immigration solicitor regulated in England and Wales with almost 20 years’ experience in immigration, family and human rights work. In this video, I explain what the Home Secretary said to the Home Affairs Committee, why the “rules at the time you apply” principle matters, and what “retrospective” looks like in real life for migrants already in the UK. This is not alarmism. It’s about understanding risk and planning properly. The Government’s direction is a new baseline for settlement, and the real battleground is transitional arrangements: who is protected, what exemptions exist, and whether people already here will be caught by the new framework before they apply. I also explain the legal tension between (a) the Home Office applying the rules in force at the time of application/decision, and (b) public law fairness where people have relied on a published route—why “moving the goalposts” arguments still matter. If you are close to eligibility, timing becomes strategy. Delaying because of fees or disorganisation can be costly if new rules arrive first. That is why I set out a practical checklist: settlement audit (route, dates, absences, compliance, tax/National Insurance record), ILR evidence file (status, travel history, payslips/P60s, residence proof), and how to think about children’s impact and best interests evidence where relevant. Navigating the earned settlement 2026 landscape can feel a bit like the Home Office moving the goalposts mid-game, but staying informed is your best defense. In this video, we break down the latest ILR update and what the shift from a five year ILR to ten year pathway actually means for your residency status. We dive deep into the concerns surrounding retrospective ILR changes for those already living in the UK and explore the current state of transitional protection as we approach the April implementation deadline. When the settlement rules UK are in such a state of flux, expert guidance from a UK immigration solicitor isn't just helpful—it’s essential for protecting your future. We discuss the critical importance of ILR application timing, particularly for families navigating dependent children settlement where the best interests of the child must remain a primary consideration under the Section 55 duty. Whether you are looking for an immigration solicitor London to handle a complex case or simply need to know how to "earn" your way back to a five-year route, this guide provides the clarity you need to secure your Indefinite Leave to Remain. Kayani Legal is a LEXCEL-accredited law firm. If you need a clear roadmap based on your dates and route, we can advise on safest timing and evidence planning. Have a question about your specific case? Ask below or book a 1-on-1 consultation here: Kayani Legal Contact Details: 🌐 Website: kayanilegal.co.uk 📧 Email: info@kayanilegal.co.uk 📞 Phone: 02084785797 📍 Address: 128 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LE Official socials: YouTube:    / @kayanilegal   Facebook: facebook.com/KayaniLegal TikTok: tiktok.com/@kayanilegal Instagram: instagram.com/kayanilegal LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kayanilegal X: x.com/KayaniLegal 00:00 Five-year ILR clock: why this update matters now 00:18 Subscribe + one-word comment (ILR / CHILD) 00:40 Real-life story: families planned around “five years” 01:18 Earned settlement consultation closed (twelve Feb two thousand twenty-six) 01:45 What the Home Secretary told the Home Affairs Committee (four Feb two thousand twenty-six) 02:20 The direction of travel: baseline moving from five years to ten years 02:55 Will people already in the UK be affected? (transitional arrangements) 03:25 Retrospective risk explained in plain English 03:55 “Rules when you apply” principle and why timing becomes strategy 04:25 Fairness and goalpost-moving: HSMP Forum + legitimate expectation 05:00 Children and families: where dependent children may be affected 05:35 Practical checklist: settlement audit + ILR evidence file 06:15 Fee planning, no recourse to public funds, and best interests evidence 06:45 Final takeaway: safest next steps + what to comment next #UKImmigration #ILR #EarnedSettlement #ILRUpdate #SettlementUK #ImmigrationSolicitor #ImmigrationLawUK #LondonSolicitor #HomeOffice #IndefiniteLeaveToRemain #TransitionalProtection #FamilyImmigration #Section55 #KayaniLegal