01/06/2026
Could refugees in the UK soon be expected to work or study in order to secure faster settlement?
The government’s proposed Protection Work and Study route could allow some individuals granted refugee status to qualify for settlement sooner than under the Core Protection route alone.
The proposals also form part of a wider shift towards a more contribution-based immigration system in the UK.
Our latest article explores what is currently known, what remains unclear, and what these proposed changes could mean in practice.
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