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UK Considers Lengthening Visa Settlement Path to Ten Years

3/3/2026

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The UK government is considering extending the settlement path for skilled worker visa holders from five to ten years.
Sri Lankan families on skilled worker visas would face a longer wait for settlement.
Kushani Suraweera described the emotional toll after losing her husband.
Deepa Natarajan said the change could affect decisions such as starting a family.
The Skill Migrants Alliance plans legal action to press for fair treatment.

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The UK government is considering extending the settlement path for skilled worker visa holders from five to ten years.
Sri Lankan families on skilled worker visas would face a longer wait for settlement.
Kushani Suraweera described the emotional toll after losing her husband.
Deepa Natarajan said the change could affect decisions such as starting a family.
The Skill Migrants Alliance plans legal action to press for fair treatment.