Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
Indefinite Leave to Remain (also known as ILR or settlement) enables a person to live in the UK without any restrictions and can lead to a British Citizenship and passport allowing visa free travel to various countries.
We understand that indefinite leave to remain visa applications can be complex and using the services of an immigration expert are highly recommended. We pride ourselves on being approachable and proactive in understanding and meeting our clients’ needs. You will need to ensure that you meet all of the mandatory requirements before you apply. You will need to complete the relevant forms and collate your evidence for submission.
What are the most common requirements for indefinite leave to remain applications:
The most common requirements to apply for settlement are:
- Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KoLL)
- absences and continuity of residence
- Conduct and criminality
- Genuineness and existence of relationship (if basis of settlement is relationship such as marriage with UK national or person with settled status or ILR)
Key benefits of getting a settlement or ILR in the UK are as follows:
- you no longer have any time restrictions on your stay here
- you are able to work for any employer in any profession and/or set up a business without restriction
- you are able to study any type of course without restriction
- you are no longer required to register any change of immigration status or address with the police
- if you have any children who were born in the UK prior to your grant of indefinite leave, and are under the age of 18, they may be entitled to register immediately as British citizens
- if you have any further children who are born in the UK, they will be automatically British by birth, and
- you have full access to the same welfare benefits as British citizens
When can you apply for British citizenship after settlement:
Generally, you are eligible to apply for British Citizenship 12 months following grant of indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
What is the Life in the UK Test:
You need to take the test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK. You must book your Life in the UK Test online at least 3 days in advance. It costs £50.
There are over 30 test centres in the UK. You can choose where to take your test when you book. You will have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions based on the Life in the UK handbook. You must take the same ID that you used to book the test. Your photo will also be taken on the day to confirm your ID.
You must score 75% or more to pass the test. You will get a ‘unique reference number’. You will need this number to complete your citizenship or settlement application. The Home Office will use it to check that you have passed.
If you fail the test you must wait 7 days before taking the test again, but you can take the test as many times as you need to. You will need to book and pay again each time.
What kind of ILR applications we deal with:
- ILR or settlement - UK Spouse Visa
- ILR or settlement- UK Civil Partner Visa
- ILR or settlement- UK Unmarried Partner Visa
- ILR or settlement – As a Dependent Child
- ILR or settlement- As Victim of Domestic Violence
- ILR or settlement – Adult dependent relative visa (ADR)
- ILR or settlement - 10 Years Long Residence (after 10 years continuous stay in the UK)
- ILR or settlement- 20 Years Long Residence (after 20 years continuous stay in the UK)
- ILR or settlement - Bereaved Partner
- ILR or settlement – Global Talent Visa
- ILR or settlement – Innovator Visa UK
- ILR or settlement- Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa
- ILR or settlement- UK Tier 1 Investor Visa
- ILR or settlement - Skilled Worker
- ILR or settlement -Intra-Company route visas
- ILR or settlement- Sportsperson visa (T2)
- ILR or settlement- Minister of Religion visa (T2)
- ILR or settlement - As A Refugee –
- Permanent residence as an EEA National
- Permanent residence as a Family Member of An EEA National
- Settlement under EU settlement Scheme
Indefinite Leave to Remain Application Assistance/Advice
We have team of immigration law specialists’ who can advise you and assist with the application process which involves evaluating the merits of making an application, advice you on the supporting documents, submitting your application form and making submissions/cover letter to the Home Office on your behalf.
What can you do if your Indefinite Leave to Remain application is refused:
A refused application can be very distressing and have far reaching consequences. We can advise you on the merits of making a fresh application by explaining reasoning for the refusal and see if further evidence can be provided to rectify the issues.
In certain cases, you may be able to lodge an immigration appeal against the Home Office’s decision. Your refusal letter will indicate whether this is an option for you. If there is no right of appeal and the decision is wrong or not in accordance with law, then that can be challenged by way of Judicial Review.
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This new bespoke immigration route will allow BN(O)s to come to the UK without the current 6-month limit, granting them five years limited leave to remain, with the ability to live and work in the UK.
After these five years, they will be able to apply for settled status and, after a further 12 months with that status, apply for citizenship.
The new bespoke route for BN(O)s will be implemented in the coming months, with exact date and further details to be announced in due course. In the meantime, we will ensure British National (Overseas) citizens who wish to come to the UK will be able to do so, subject to standard immigration checks.
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
If you want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years and are aged between 18 to 30 and have £2,530 in savings then you may be eligible to apply for Youth Mobility Scheme Visa.
We are glad to inform that Indian nationals that they are also included in the Scheme.
The other eligible nationals are Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, San Marino and Taiwan.
We can assist you with evaluating your circuamstances and advice you through the whole application process.