UK Settlement Visa

Indefinite Leave to Remain

How to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?

Given the complexities involved, it is best to seek professional assistance when submitting your ILR application. At Global Law we are experts in applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. We’ll take care of your application from start to finish; making sure that it’s done right the first time, to avoid further costs.

Global Law have 17 years of Immigration Law experience. We are highly rated and trusted with 5-star reviews and are winners of the SME’s Most Trusted Immigration Consultancy in 2021

For immediate assistance to answer any questions you may have about for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application, please call us on 0207 504 1306 and our Immigration Lawyers will be happy to assist you.

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Yasin Kalkan

3 months ago

★★★★★5/5

We got indefinite leave to remain with Global Law. I was satisfied with them.. I decided to apply for British with my own Global law.. Ms. Özlem uploaded all my documents to the system within 1 day.. British citezen was approved in just 3 weeks.. Ms. Özlem is excellent

What is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?

Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) is the option which allows a person to live in Britain indefinitely, also known as permanent residency. Should your application for Indefinite leave to remain be successful you are free to travel outside the United Kingdom as you are given a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). This is referred to as a “Settlement Visa UK” or “Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom.” It is the final need for any non-UK national or citizen who wishes to apply for British citizenship. An indefinite leave to remain holder is no longer subject to immigration control in the United Kingdom, and there are no restrictions to meet in terms of living, working, and so on. Indefinite leave to remain holders have many of the same rights and freedoms as UK residents or British citizens.

Why apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?

There are various benefits to settling in the United Kingdom, these include the right to work in any UK business or profession. You are entitled to be employed or self-employed. Furthermore, you are free to engage in study whilst living in the United Kingdom. Also, you are eligible to healthcare and generally most NHS services. You may be eligible for benefits and with 10 years contribution of UK national insurance you qualify for the new State Pension. With consistent residence in the United Kingdom and holding ILR for 12 months along with other requirements you can apply for British Citizenship.

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a week ago

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I cannot recommend the services of this firm enough, I worked with Tom who I found to be extremely helpful and approachable. He went above and beyond and is highly experienced in what he does. I now have my sponsorship licence which is what I requested their services for.

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ILR Eligibility and Requirements.

You must meet a variety of qualifications and conditions to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain. A foreign national’s right to indefinite leave to remain in the UK is determined by their immigration category and the grounds on which they file their ILR application. For example, if you have lived in the country for ten years, you are eligible to apply for an ILR. The fundamental condition for UK ILR is that you have lived in the UK lawfully for a period of time, usually five years. However, this is insufficient for ILR on its own.

You must already be settled in the UK. Settled status means that the applicant has lived in the UK on another visa for at least four years.

Two years (5 years if application was made after 9th July 2012) settlement is required if you have been in the UK with a Marriage Visa or an un-married partner.

Students are excluded from applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) unless they have completed 10 years of legal residence.

For eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain you must provide UK visas and immigration evidence such as:

• You must show evidence that you have lawfully resided in the United Kingdom for the relevant period.

• You must demonstrate that you have not exceeded the allowed absences of 180 days from the United Kingdom for every 12 months of your qualifying period.

• A Life in the UK test must be passed.

• A required standard of English must be provided which is at least B1 level.

• You must not have received any criminal convictions or breaches of your immigration status unless the allocated time has passed depending on your sentence.

Our years of expertise can handle, book and provide evidence to help you meet all these criteria as well as advise you on any personal circumstances that may affect your application. 

To check if you pass any of the above qualifications, contact us on 0207 504 1306  and our Immigration Lawyers will be happy to assist you

How Long Can I Stay In The UK?

Usually, the time you spend in the UK on a long-term visa will usually count toward meeting the residency criteria for Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship. These includes,

• Spouse visa   /    Unmarried partner visa (after 2 years for visas issued prior to 9 July 2012)

• Tier 1 visa / UK work permit (after 5 years)

• UK ancestry visa (after 5 years)

• EU nationals and dependents (after 5 years)

• Long residence (after 10 years legal residency in the UK) 

Short-term visas/immigration permissions, such as Temporary Work Visas or Standard Visitor Visas, do not count toward the UK ILR minimum resident requirements or permanent residence.

Which visas are exempt from the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) five-year residency rule?

• Exceptional Talent Visa – Eligible after three years if the most recent endorsement was given under the “exceptional talent” or “exceptional promise” criteria for the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, or British Academy.

• Investor Visa – Depending on the amount of investments made – Eligible after 2 or 3 years

• Global Talent Visa – If the latest endorsement was provided under the “exceptional talent” or “exceptional promise” criteria, or under the UK Research and Innovation “endorsed funder” fast track criteria, then these visas are eligible after three years.

• Entrepreneur Visa –  Depending on the business activity,  eligible begins after 3 years,

• Innovator Visa – Depending on the achievements of the business, eligible after three years.

How Can I avoid my Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application from being rejected?

Being a complicated application, by contacting our Immigration Lawyers at Global Law Immigration consultancy, you will have a better chance of getting ILR and avoiding mistakes that could result in your application being denied. Our knowledgeable and experienced Immigration Lawyers can advise you on your eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain and the standards you must meet. We will analyse your specific circumstances and provide tailored counsel to assist you in achieving settled status.

basak takak

2 months ago

★★★★★5/5

Found global law by friends recommendation. Throughout my application, they have been very supportive and helpful especially Tomas and Özlem. I strongly recommend should you soliciting visa application etc. Many thanks again GlobalLaw

For immediate assistance to answer any questions you may have about Start Up, please call us on 0207 504 1306 and we will be happy to assist you.

How can we help you?

• A detailed assessment of your personal circumstances

• Ensure that you have the correct documentation to strengthen your case

• The completion of your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application

• Submission of your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application

• Contact you with the confirmation of your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application

• Speak to our specialist immigration advisors who have expert knowledge.

What to do next?

Please call us on 0207 504 1306 No Obligation Form at the Top of this page and one of our Immigration Legal Representative will contact you as soon as possible.