A partner who arrives with someone who then applies for ILR will be able to settle at the same time, as long as they meet the relevant requirements.

However, a partner who joins later will need to complete the same qualifying residence period before they are eligible for settlement.

Eligible couples will be able to combine their earnings to meet the minimum income requirement.

The household income threshold will be £25,142 – twice the individual minimum income requirement.

Children under 18 will continue to be able to settle with their parents.

They will be exempt from the income, government debt, English language and Life in the UK test requirements, but will remain subject to the relevant suitability and criminality requirements.

Young adults aged 18 to 24, who remain dependant on their family, will also continue to be able to settle alongside them.

They will be expected to meet all the adult mandatory requirements but not the individual income requirement.

Someone who is aged 25 or over when their family becomes eligible for settlement will be expected to qualify independently.

Eligible partners, parents and children of British citizens will continue to qualify for settlement after five years.