Written Question·Home Office·UIN 93518

Immigration

Tabled: 21 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her oral statement of 20 November 2025 on Migration: Settlement Pathway, what criteria she is considering to define high earners and entrepreneurs.

Answer

Alex Norris
We are currently holding a public consultation on the new earned settlement model. This is due to conclude on 12th February 2026. Details of the earned settlement model will be finalised following that consultation.