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Continuing to work in the UK may involve an extension or a different application question. Existing permission is a starting point for that review, not a guarantee of the next grant.
A change of employer, role or sponsorship circumstances may affect what is required. Continuing with the same employer does not remove the need to consider the conditions applying at the next stage.
No. An extension continues time-limited permission, while settlement is a separate decision. Residence history and other conditions can affect whether settlement is a relevant option.
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