LR Changes in 2026 are shaping up to be a big deal for migrants planning long-term life in the UK. Under proposed UK Immigration 2026 reforms, the familiar five-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain could stretch to ten years or more for many skilled workers. Even more worrying, these ILR Changes in 2026 may apply retrospectively, affecting people already close to settlement. The government says the aim is to ensure settlement is “earned” through longer contribution, highe