Home Office Research Report 57 presents findings from further analysis of the cohort of migrants reported in ‘The Migrant Journey’ (Achato, Eaton & Jones, 2010). UK Border Agency records of migrants granted non visitor visas in 2004 and settlement in 2009 were analysed to identify the most common nationalities seeking entry and settlement, their immigration statuses after five years and their pathways to settlement.
Results showed that for the family, work (leading to settlement) and study route cohorts, the countries studied had notably different outcomes in terms of the proportion with valid leave to remain or granted settlement after five years.