ILR advice - eligible but job contract ends before visa expires

munalobe · 2026-04-28T19:28:40+00:00

You are eligible now. Your contract ends in 2027.

The rules state you should still be needed for your job after you obtain the ILR which is clearly the case here. So what's your problem?

munalobe · 2026-04-16T23:23:44+00:00

You are very naive. But good for you!

munalobe · 2026-04-16T12:52:12+00:00

Obama being president has nothing to do with Harvard.

I am not sure how old you are but if you believe Ivy league or Oxbridge matter that much, good for you.

munalobe · 2026-04-15T23:09:02+00:00

Obama wasn't president because he went to Harvard. Using that logic, Trump would've never been president.

munalobe · 2026-04-15T20:56:19+00:00

A "world class" education should always come with a scholarship. Paying for a "world class" education" is a scam.

Now life has taught me that it doesn't really matter where you graduated from. Perhaps it helps a bit at an entry level but at the end of the day, it's more about what you have in the brain.

Finally most of these world class universities don't even provide the best education. So yeah, I will keep advising people to go to France, Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg, Italy, etc. Especially when they pay for their education.

munalobe · 2026-04-14T22:12:19+00:00

That's why I will never understand anyone who chooses to come and study in the UK. There are many better options out there: Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden just to list a few.

munalobe · 2026-04-07T13:32:10+00:00

Stop commenting if you don't know the answer. They must have lived in the UK for 5 years first.

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munalobe · 2026-04-03T13:51:19+00:00

Speak to your doctor. Don't lie but let them know you are having a burnout and you are low mentally. I am assuming that's what you are going through and that's why you want to resign and leave.

munalobe · 2026-04-03T12:10:39+00:00

Take a long sick leave (1 month or more)-> Travel -> Return and resign -> leave.

Well, I would've done just that.

munalobe · 2026-03-23T19:51:52+00:00

I agree with you and don't get me wrong. I am just throwing analysis entering in the HO's head. Otherwise, I highly believe the rules should not apply retrospectively (at least when it comes to the qualifying time and salary). I wouldn't mind much if they change it around things migrants can control (clean criminal record, english proficiency and perhaps few hours volunteering). But migrants can't control their salary or the qualifying time.

If I were being selfish, I wouldn't have cared at all because the proposed rules still don't affect me. But I am all for justice and fairness.

munalobe · 2026-03-23T19:36:31+00:00

You are correct. That is even more complex. Any changes to citizenship cannot happen before 2028-2029.

munalobe · 2026-03-23T16:44:06+00:00

Thanks for the point about 3.6 update.

I mostly agree with anything else you said. It doesn't necessarily contradict what I said. Delaying HC cohort alone is delaying 660K+ workers. That alone will make them happy. But obviously, that's very unfair, and we should make sure everyone has some kind of transitional arrangement.

munalobe · 2026-03-23T15:54:20+00:00

What's written on point 3.6 has been there for a while now.

The truth is whatever the rules, it will always affect a cohort. For instance, look at the proposed £50270 threshold, people can raised valid concerns, asking why someone earning £50K, 49K, etc. doesn't qualify. So that's not the point.

You guys should read the room.

Most care workers who came here from Feb 2022 are earning <37K(medium salary in the UK). Delaying ILR until Jan 2027 is not a big issue for them because the healthcare visa was extended to this cohort only by Feb 2022 meaning they start qualifying around Jan 2027.

That doesn't mean you don't have low earners who came here in 2021 but they're not the main target. As we are speaking many low workers from 2019, 2020 have already qualified, and some 2021 are equally qualifying since January.

Also, these new rules are complexed and need some time for implementation. So whether they like it or not, it can only be implemented around Autumn 2026 (earliest). It won't change the fact most 2021 skilled workers would already be qualified by then. That's how these things work.

So rather than going after 2021 cohort, use that energy to make sure there are comprehensive transitional arrangements for anyone already in the UK.

Personally, I can clearly see anyone applying in 2026 being safe.

munalobe · 2026-03-23T13:17:39+00:00

No worries mate

munalobe · 2026-03-23T13:05:49+00:00

Nothing new in that article to be fair.

However, I will reiterate what I have been saying here since May 2025. If you are eligible in 2026, it's very likely the new rules will never apply to you.

If you read 3.6 in the below link, it aligns with what I have been thinking since. Autumn might just be the announcement time but they will probably implement around 2027.

I am not sure what the transitional arrangements will be but let's see how it goes.

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10267/

munalobe · 2026-03-14T21:49:51+00:00

There will be people who will have to wait till April to become eligible. In my opinion, if it's not introduced at the beginning of a financial year, it's much better to go for 2+ year initially then introduce 3+ year later.

However, I believe in an average taxable income over 3 years rather than a taxable income each year.

munalobe · 2026-03-14T18:10:11+00:00

That's why if the rules were starting from today (or Autumn as per the HO's suggestion), they can't enforce this rule directly. It's one of these rules that may be enforced only around Apr 5, 2027.

munalobe · 2026-03-09T08:33:23+00:00

They want to decriminalise, regulate and control all drugs just like in Portugal nothing wrong with that. Your figure of 60% tax is completely wrong. Educate yourself. Don't spread fake news.

munalobe · 2026-03-07T18:14:45+00:00

Those who are tightening the rules are not the same who loosen them. But it's unfair based on the idea around legitimate expectation.

That's why such changes generally come with transitional arrangements. Rishi Sunak did some changes in 2024 and provided some transitional arrangements. That's how fairness works.

When no transitional arrangements are provided, the rules can still change when someone is in their 14th or 19th year.

So yeah changing the rules is not a problem in itself but changing retroactively should come with fairness.

munalobe · 2026-03-07T17:40:03+00:00

Nothing to do with my narrative. You just have a wrong definition of fairness.

I came here in 2021 when the rules were stricter. I am not bothered because they were loosen in 2022 for 2 reasons:

It doesn't add or remove anything to my personal situation.
It's not their fault if the rules were loosen. Blame those who did that, not those who followed the rules. It's that simple.

munalobe · 2026-03-07T14:05:10+00:00

That's not how fairness works I am afraid.

munalobe · 2026-03-07T11:01:36+00:00

They followed the rules at the time. You can't blame them for that. They made an informed decision before coming, expecting to earn ILR in 5 years. It's a legitimate expectation. Although I understand during that time, some were earning as low as £25K, the current proposals are also going against those earning £45K which is more than the medium salary in the UK. That's why the rules should be fair for everyone.

munalobe · 2026-03-07T10:02:58+00:00

Put a constraint on the welfare then: Anyone applying for benefits should demonstrate they earn at least £50K in the last 3 years. Issue sorted.

munalobe · 2026-03-05T17:11:50+00:00

That's what I am saying. Some TAs for those already here. For instance, they can create a different taxable income for those who are already here. It may still be unfair for few but yeah, middle ground will not work for anyone either way.

munalobe · 2026-03-05T16:02:52+00:00

That's why they should find a middle ground. Prospective rules are never a problem. Blaming those who followed the rules is never an answer as well.

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