Are the ILR rules going to change?

[Shania]

Hello,
I have been a student in the UK since September 2002 and I would complete my 10th year next. Can I apply for ILR next year? There are rumours which says that the rules are going to change? I am a bit concerned about it would like to plan ahead if there are alterations to the UK law. Any light throwm upon this question would be much appreciated.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Shania

[geriatrix]

Rumours are just that ..... rumours!

[Shania]

Thanks!
Best wishes,
Shania

[Aryan2013]

I think these white hall mandarines live in a world of their own.

I agree with the view that the proposals are good, at least in theory, but how on earth, they will implement these changes, only god knows!!

Proposed changes on "sham", "forced" marriages and on Article 8 will be difficult to implement.

I also think that 14 years rule will be chopped, for sure. The document does not mention's 10 years rule so it may or may not survive.
"We suggest too that those who wish to settle in the UK on the grounds of private or family life should be up-front about their intentions and make an appropriate application to the UK Border Agency. Settlement in the UK is a privilege. It should not be achieved simply by evading our detection for a number of years. We will therefore consider the impact of our Article 8 proposals on the need to retain the 14-year long residence rule."

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