For ILR, the majority of eligible visa categories
demand a minimum 5-year qualifying term. A few routes provide faster
connections to ILR (for example, the Tier 1 Investor route, where some
qualifying candidates can apply after 3 years).
The applicant must have accrued 10 years of legal residence
in the UK in order to qualify for ILR on the basis of long residence. To
qualify for ILR on this basis, the applicant must have resided in the UK for 10
years in a row with any combination of valid leave.It is customary for visa holders to submit their
applications no earlier than 28 days after the relevant route's qualifying
period for ILR has passed.
After five years in the UK, can you file for
ILR?
You must meet the eligibility conditions, which include a
minimum amount of continuous residence under a qualifying, valid visa, in order
to submit an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. This
indicates that after five years in the UK, certain visa holders will be eligible to apply for ILR.
ILR attainment is advantageous for a variety of reasons. You
won't have any time or activity restrictions while living in the UK, and immigration
controls will no longer apply to you. The sole restriction is that you aren't
allowed to leave the UK for more than two years at a time. You can seek to
naturalise as a British citizen after serving a year with ILR.
Given the benefits of settling in the UK, you will be
required to provide a substantial amount of supporting material as part of the
application process. However, the standards are stringent, and it's not always
easy to adapt the guidelines to your specific situation. But making a mistake
can cause problems and, if the Home Office finds you ineligible, might lead to
your application being rejected.
Categories of visas that qualify for ILR
The amount of time that must have passed continuously before
you are eligible for ILR depends on your existing immigration status. After
five years in the UK, several categories will allow visa holders to apply for
ILR.
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Skilled Worker visa - After 5 years
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Global Talent visa - After 3 years
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Spouse or civil partner visa - After 5 years where the
relationship is genuine and subsisting
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Unmarried partner - After 5 years where the
relationship is genuine and subsisting
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Long residence - After 10 years of continuous legal
residency in the UK
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PBS visa dependants - After 5 years
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Returning resident - If settled in the UK before
departure and returning to the UK within 3 years of departure, then may be able
to apply immediately on return
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Discretionary Leave to Remain - 6 years
After receiving ILR status, you may be qualified to apply
for British citizenship after a year. You could even be able to apply right
away for naturalisation as a British citizen if you are married to a citizen of
that country. Otherwise, before applying for naturalisation, be sure you
satisfy the Home Office conditions. You can then apply for your first British
passport after becoming a naturalised British citizen.
ILR Requirement Criteria
Your current visa situation, as well as any prior visas you
may have had while residing in the UK, may have an impact on your eligibility
for ILR.
To qualify for ILR through your particular visa path, you must fulfil the requirements.
You also need to generally not qualify for the "generic reasons for the denial." For instance, if you were recently convicted of a crime, it might impair your ability to qualify for ILR.
To qualify for ILR, you must fulfil the requirements listed below:
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Had your visa for five years without interruption (or
have lawfully resided in the UK for continuous ten years)
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Provide evidence of your English language ability:
nationality from a language other than English OR a degree in English that has
been accepted OR achieving success on a recognised English language test
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Pass the test on "Life in the UK test"
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Fulfil the criteria for "continuous
residence"
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Fulfil any income minimal criteria (if applicable)
It is significant to remember that if you stay outside the UK for longer than two years, your ILR status may be cancelled.
How Do I Submit a Request for Indefinite Leave
to Remain?
You must make sure that the appropriate application form is
selected for each immigration category you are applying for when submitting an
online application for ILR. All of the information in your application must be
correct and pertinent to your situation. You must pay a fee to apply, and if
you are rejected, you will not be given a refund. Typical justifications for
rejection include:
incorrect or inadequate supporting paperwork, an incorrect or incomplete application, or a failure to produce further evidence or information when asked to do so by the UK Visas and Immigration within a specific time frame.
We at A Y & J Solicitors will support you throughout the whole ILR application process. We will make sure that any holes in your case—such as the fact that you spent many months outside the UK—are addressed in our legal arguments if we find any. By doing this, you will have a far better chance of getting your ILR authorised.
What Paperwork Must I Submit When I Request
Indefinite Leave to Remain?
Generally speaking, when you file for ILR, you must submit
the following papers (Note: This is not an exhaustive list and it could be
different depending on different visa types).
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Your passport; Proof of current authorization to remain
(such as a visa);
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evidence of any travel beyond the UK;
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Pay Stubs from your company attesting that you make the
required minimum salary for Skilled Workers;
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proof that you are proficient in English and have
passed the Life in the UK test
What Advantages Come With a Visa for Indefinite
Leave to Remain?
You have the chance to improve your status in the UK with
Indefinite Leave to Remain for you and your family. ILR holders are not subject
to visa requirements and are allowed to live and work in the UK. Before
requesting ILR, be aware that you will often lose your ILR status if you remain
outside the UK for a continuous period of 2 years or longer after receiving it.
We have successfully guided many appreciative clients through the application procedure, and our skilled staff can help you and your family with this approach. We are available to assist and make the application for indefinite leave to stay positive and hassle-free from the initial consultation until you receive the verdict. We stand out from other companies because we give our customers' families the best services as well.