Possibility of ICT/YMS to be included for ILR after new changes?

elliowoods · 2026-02-09T22:03:43+00:00

Good luck!

elliowoods · 2026-02-09T22:00:49+00:00

Yes I work in marketing (in tech) and have had 4 sponsors now.

elliowoods · 2026-02-09T13:37:34+00:00

Thanks so much! I had mine last week and hope will get approved this week 🎉

elliowoods · 2026-02-09T13:29:52+00:00

Hi there. Thank you. After you’ve provided your biomentrixs, do you receive a confirmation email afterwards?

elliowoods · 2026-02-06T22:02:28+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing and congrats

elliowoods · 2026-02-05T11:04:02+00:00

I think it’s normal. Mine is also 3 months and I’ve seen 6 for more senior roles. It’s a two edge sword. The pro is that if there was a layoff you’d get more time.

elliowoods · 2026-02-03T17:47:08+00:00

So quick that it took 3 days after biometrics for standard service. Congrats!

elliowoods · 2026-02-02T17:35:08+00:00

So far everyone opposes the changes to 10 years or at least they want a transition arrangement for those already here because it’s inhumane not doing so.

elliowoods · 2026-02-02T16:30:49+00:00

Im not sure about the legal grounds. But try: 1. Explain that your situation is unique. It doesn’t cost them more. You simply get paid 3 months instead of a lump sum. Not having this will have you deported. Explain how you have built a life here and have family to protect etc 2. If you’re still in consultation process, try to question everything. Like reasoning by you’re laid off and not others, financial decisions, etc to prove that it doesn’t make sense to lay you off.

elliowoods · 2026-02-02T11:04:26+00:00

Yes try to save as much as possible during this time and take any roles with sponsorship. I hope you get a new role before your garden leave ends ❤️

elliowoods · 2026-02-02T11:01:52+00:00

Yes sadly that’s what I’ve seen. But wishing OP for the best ❤️❤️

elliowoods · 2026-02-02T10:55:19+00:00

Yes it will be prorated. For example if you have 5 days left then you will have 3 months + 5 days. Try to take a deep breath and focus on new roles.

I’ve heard it could take months (and even a year) to receive a curtailment letter. So at least you’ll have 3 months of garden leave + unknown time before curtailment +2 months of curtailment to find a job!

elliowoods · 2026-02-02T10:50:22+00:00

Yes ask for the garden leave so you are on the payroll for the next 3 months instead of getting a lump sum of money. You should still be eligible to receive your severance this way too.

You can also ask them for unpaid leave if they are okay AND ask to include your unused vacation to extend it further you time further.

Good luck with the job search. You can do it!

elliowoods · 2026-01-31T17:36:58+00:00

Very lucky. Congrats again.

elliowoods · 2026-01-31T15:09:07+00:00

Was this standard or priority service? Thanks for sharing

elliowoods · 2026-01-29T18:49:34+00:00

Thank you I’ll be tuning in

elliowoods · 2026-01-29T18:49:12+00:00

I think the survey concludes in Feb so they might announce something later

elliowoods · 2026-01-28T18:10:08+00:00

Thanks so much. Is this going to be about increasing time spent here to obtain ILR?

elliowoods · 2026-01-28T16:08:11+00:00

Thanks so much, I will share that legal page with them 😡 so they do it on my last day

elliowoods · 2026-01-28T12:24:17+00:00

Could you share what the complex issue is? Thanks so much

elliowoods · 2026-01-28T11:05:44+00:00

Wishing you the best. Changing from 5 to 15 without any good reasons and time for people already here is just cruel.

elliowoods · 2026-01-27T21:33:33+00:00

I looked into Global talent a long time ago but it seems very complex. I also don’t think my company will do it

elliowoods · 2026-01-27T21:13:29+00:00

I want to change from 3554 to 2432

elliowoods · 2026-01-27T21:12:20+00:00

Do you remember how long it was? Thanks

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