Settlement: What Employers and Skilled Workers Should Know
The UK Government has introduced the concept of “Earned Settlement” as part of its wider immigration reforms, proposing major changes to the route to settlement. These changes will have a significant impact on Skilled Workers, employers, workforce planning and long term recruitment strategies.
Join IAS Global as we discuss what Earned Settlement might mean in practice, the latest evidence on migrant retention and settlement patterns and how employers can get ready for a changing immigration landscape.
What We Will Cover:
- Overview of the Government’s proposed Earned Settlement model
- Why these changes matter for employers and migrants
2. The Existing Settlement Regime
- Existing route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- Key eligibility requirements
- Current timelines and costs
3. What is Earned Settlement?
- Proposed changes in the Immigration White Paper
- Potential criteria and expectations
- Possible layout of the new system compared to current settlement routes
4. Who Lives in the UK Long Term?
- Latest Skilled Worker retention trends
- Key findings from recent Home Office research
- Sector-specific insights, including health and care, professional services, and higher education
5. Effects on Employers
- Retention and staffing strategies
- Sponsorship considerations
- Implications for hiring
- Supporting international employees in their journey to settlement
6. Preparing for Change
- Actions employers can take now
- Reviewing sponsorship and mobility policies
- Future-proofing international recruitment strategies
7. Q&A Live
Who Should Attend?
- HR Directors and Managers
- Sponsor Licence Holders
- Global Mobility Teams
- Talent Acquisition Professionals
- Care Sector Employers
- Higher Education Institutions
- Business Leaders Employing Overseas Talent
Key Takeaways
- Understand the proposed Earned Settlement framework.
- Learn how settlement changes may affect your workforce.
- Gain insight into migrant retention trends and long-term workforce planning.
- Identify practical steps to prepare your organisation for future immigration reforms.
