Matteo Di Battista

Immigration Policy Analyst & ILR Specialist

Matteo Di Battista is an immigration policy analyst with over a decade of experience covering UK settlement law, visa compliance, and the points-based immigration system. He has closely followed the Government's earned settlement proposals since the 2025 Immigration White Paper and regularly writes for legal and policy audiences on ILR eligibility, route comparisons, and Home Office fee structures. Matteo holds a postgraduate qualification in Public Policy and is committed to making immigration rules accessible to everyone navigating the UK visa system.

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ILR Guides

Guide

ILR Absence Calculator Guide — How to Count Days & Pass the 180-Day Test

Guide

ILR Continuous Residence Calculator — 5 & 10 Year Rules Explained

Guide

ILR Eligibility Calculator — Find Your Settlement Route (Skilled Worker, Spouse, BNO)

Guide

Spouse & Partner Visa ILR Guide 2026 — Timeline, Income Threshold & Key Dates

Guide

EU Settled Status to ILR — Conversion & Timelines

Guide

Citizenship Application Readiness — After ILR

Guide

Alternatives to ILR 2026 — Other Routes to UK Permanent Status

Blog & Analysis

Blog

Home Office Fee Changes 2026 — ILR, Visa & Citizenship Costs Updated

Blog

The 10-Year ILR Rule & Earned Settlement 2026 — What You Need to Know

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ILR 10-Year Rule — Westminster Hall Debate & Parliament 2026 Update

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Dependants & Family Members — What the 10-year Proposal Means

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ILR Transition Protections 2026 — Who Might Be Exempt From the 10-Year Rule?

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Mid-Process ILR Applications 2026 — What Happens If Rules Change While You Are Waiting?

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