For years, international students in the UK could build their plans around a fairly clear route: study, move into skilled employment, complete the required residence period, and eventually apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The proposed UK ILR overhaul could change that calculation dramatically. Under the government's proposed “earned settlement” model, the standard qualifying period could rise from five years to ten for many routes. That does not mean the change is already law. The current five-year qualifying period remains in force, and several parts of the proposal are still being discussed. But for international students already in Britain, or those considering a UK university, the proposal deserves serious attention because it could affect career choices, finances and long-term plans. (https://www.expertsminds.com/content/major-challenges-faced-by-international...)