It is important to note that the rules for settlement in the UK have changed on 6 April 2011. If you want to apply for settlement after this date, you should please take note of the following:

• A new income requirement has been introduced for Tier 1 (General). These migrants will now have to meet the same income criteria that applied when they last extended their permission to stay in the UK.
• Tier 2 (General), Tier 2 (intra company transfer) or work permit holders must be paid the appropriate rates as per the Border Agency's codes of practice.
• Migrants in Tier 1 and Tier 2 must now pass the Life in the UK test. The ESOL route will not be sufficient. There are however transitional arrangements in place regarding this requirement.
• All applicants will need to be free of unspent convictions when applying for settlement.

Please contact our offices for further information.