Written Question·Home Office·UIN 120660
Immigration: English Language
Tabled: 13 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Abtisam Mohamed
Labour — Sheffield Central
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of earned settlement proposals requiring applicants to meet B2 English proficiency on lower income groups.
Answer
Mike TappFrom 8 April 2026, the English language requirement for settlement will be raised from level B1 to level B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for most routes that currently require B1. This increase will take effect on ...
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