Children of those with British citizenship or settled status may be permitted to remain in the UK indefinitely. Further to this, refugees who have found sanctuary in the UK via the Gateway Protection Program may be granted clearance to remain in the UK indefinitely. It contains your name, date of birth, fingerprints and a digital photograph of your face. It contains information pertaining to your immigration status, any conditions on your leave to remain and information concerning your ability to claim benefits and access services.
There are three levels of ILR fees, depending on how fast you would like your application processed. In usual circumstances, if you are applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain, you must not have spent more than days outside of the UK in any month period in order to be eligible. There are exceptions to this rule where absence is considered to be permissible. If you were outside the UK for the following reasons, it will generally be accepted as permissible absence and will not break continuity for the purposes of meeting the continuous period requirement.
It is important to note that your reasons for absence are relevant to maintain your ILR. If you leave the UK for business reasons, this time will not be factored into your overall period of absence. Similarly, if you have to leave the UK due to exceptional circumstances,. It is advised that you keep a record of the amount of time and the dates that you spend outside of the UK.
This will enable you to keep track of time spent outside the UK, and help ensure that you do not lose your ILR status. The Spouse Visa is one of the most applied for visas.
It is for those who wish to join their partners in the UK. In most cases, if you are a spouse of a settled partner, you can apply from a Spouse Visa to Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years of continuous lawful residence in the UK.
Initially, the Spouse Visa lasts for 30 months, and can then be extended for an additional 30 months. Once the Spouse Visa extension expires, the Spouse Visa holder will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, providing the Marriage Visa requirements and all other requirements can be met.
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With our Application Package, your dedicated immigration lawyer will advise you on your application process and eligibility. Your caseworker will then complete and submit your forms to the Home Office on your behalf. Our Fast-Track Application Package is a premium service for those who need to submit their application in time with their deadlines.
Your case will become a top priority for our lawyers and you will benefit from our highest-quality services. Book Now. Most applicants will be in the UK with permission as one of the following:. A dependent child of a British citizen or of person who has settled status in the UK may be given immediate permission to remain indefinitely.
A refugee who is resettled in the UK through the Gateway Protection Programme will automatically be granted immediate permission to remain. As soon as you meet the eligibility requirements for ILR you can submit an application. You do not need to wait for your visa to expire. In most cases, you will need to show knowledge of the English language and British history and culture by passing an English language test, and the Life in the UK test, respectively.
To prove your eligibility, you will need to submit a substantial portfolio of evidence with your application form. These documents form an essential part of your ILR application, which could be rejected by the Home Office without the proper documents. Our immigration lawyers will guide you all the way so that you can provide as strong a body of evidence for your ILR eligibility as possible. Once you have completed your ILR application, you can expect to receive a decision within 6 months.
For expedited processing times click here. You must be based in the UK when you submit your form. It is also vitally important that you demonstrate your knowledge of British culture, history and customs through passing the Life in the UK Test. You must also meet the English requirements. There are circumstances in which an individual will be exempt from these, however if they apply to you, you submit your certificates alongside your form.
Once you have become settled in the UK, your status may be lost if you spend more than two years outside the country. When determining your eligibility for this, there are a few factors that an immigration official will look at. Our team of experienced London immigration lawyers understand the immense importance of securing Indefinite Leave to Remain.
It is a pivotal step in the journey towards British citizenship, and we can guide you every step of the process. We have a great track record of securing ILR approvals. Here are some of the services we provide:. If you want to ensure your application has the best chance of success first time, contact our London immigration lawyers today on We offer Advice, Application and Appeal Packages- tailored for your specific situation.
We are the UK's leading immigration specialists. We've had over applications approved. The day residence requirement for ILR applies to both the main applicant and their PBS dependants who were issued their visa before 11 January Absences from the UK during periods of leave granted before 11 January are not included towards the days allowable absences for PBS dependants.
Many people think business related travel does not count towards the permitted days outside the UK when qualifying for Indefinite Leave to Remain. This is not the case. The days are made up of all international travel including business-related travel as well as personal travel.
Exceeding the number of absences allowed would mean the continuous residence period is broken, and therefore, disqualification from being eligible for settlement.
There are allowances if you exceed the number of days spent outside the UK, however these are for compelling and serious circumstances, and advice should be sought before proceeding with your application. Applying for settled status involves a commitment to respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK. Your knowledge of the English language and life and in the UK forms an integral part of this commitment. This is known as the KoLL condition. All those applying for indefinite leave to remain under a route which requires KoLL, must meet both parts of the condition, unless they are exempt.
These two parts can be broken down as follows:. If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country, so as to demonstrate your knowledge of the English language you must either provide evidence of a UK degree that was taught or researched in English, or obtain an approved English speaking and listening qualification.
The test must be taken at a UK test centre where you will need to confirm your identity, for example, by way of a passport or other travel document. You may be wholly exempt from the KoLL condition if you are aged under 18 or over 65, or have a long-term physical or mental condition that prevents you from meeting these requirements. There are also other categories of applicant who may be exempt from the KoLL condition when applying for indefinite leave to remain.
These include victims of domestic violence, bereaved spouses or partners of someone present and settled in the UK, or retired persons of independent means. ILR applicants may need to show they meet the relevant minimum income requirement, depending on what type of leave they currently hold.
Your application will need to be supported by documents that evidence your identity and that you meet the ILR requirements. As a minimum, you will need to provide:. Additional documents will also be required, depending on your the type of visa you currently have, among other factors.
For example:. You may be able to apply for ILR earlier than you think. It is generally thought you can apply 28 days prior to the date you entered the UK, but this is not always the case. If you entered the UK within 3 months of your visa being issued, you might be eligible to apply 28 days prior the issue date on the visa. For example, if your entry clearance visa was issued on 1 st November , you entered the UK 30 th December ; you could apply for naturalisation on 3 rd October provided you meet all the eligibility requirements.
In most cases, you will need to schedule and attend an appointment at a UKVCAS centre to submit your application and supporting documents, and to provide your biometric information.
Before you make an application for ILR, it is crucial to understand the ILR requirements and assess whether it is likely to succeed. If there are any areas of concerns, you can weigh up whether there is any merit in asking the Home Office to exercise discretion in your favour, or if there is little hope for them to do so, whether you ought to consider submitting for an extension of leave instead, which many clients can meet the requirements of, if there are issues or concerns with their proposed ILR application.
We help individuals with all UK visa, settlement and immigration needs including applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain. If you have a query about ILR requirements, contact us today.
However, you will not automatically become a British citizen after you have spent a certain period of time living under ILR status. If you want to become a full British citizen, you must complete an application for British citizenship by naturalisation and submit it to the Home Office. As a British citizen, you will be able to apply for a British passport and enjoy the full benefits of citizenship.
If you are eligible for the scheme, your immediate family members will be able to join the scheme too on the basis of their relationship to you, enjoying the same freedoms as yourself.
Contact us at one of our offices in London , Manchester , or Birmingham , as well as in many other locations throughout the UK for advice relating to Indefinite Leave to Remain. Premium application service that ensures your visa application is submitted to meet your deadline. With our untimed Advice Session, our professional immigration lawyers will review your case and provide you with comprehensive advice, completely tailored to your needs and your situation.
With our Application Package, your dedicated caseworker will advise you on your application process and eligibility. Your legal advisor will then complete and submit your forms to the Home Office on your behalf. Our Fast-Track Application Package is a premium service for those who need to submit their application in time with their deadlines.
Your case will become a top priority for our lawyers and you will benefit from our highest-quality services. We offer immigration advice sessions as face to face appointments at all of our UK offices, or via the phone. Learn more. Most commonly, these are when you are in the UK with permission as one of the following:. The dependent child of a British Citizen or a person who is a settled resident in the UK may be given immediate permission to remain indefinitely, and refugees who are resettled in the UK through the Gateway Protection Programme will automatically be granted immediate permission to remain.
Find out more about the ILR requirements. You can submit an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain as soon as you meet the eligibility requirements, you are not required to wait for your visa to expire.
Applications to settle in the UK must be completed online, you can find the application forms on the gov. If you are not confident with using a computer or do not have access to the internet, then you may be able to get help applying online. You also must already be in the UK at the time of your application.
As well as completing the initial application form, you must prove that you are able to meet all of the ILR requirements. In many cases will need to demonstrate a knowledge of language and life, although certain applicants are exempt from this requirement including children under 18 , parents, grandparents and other dependent relatives of people present and settled in the UK, or those residing in the UK as a refugee.
You will need to demonstrate your knowledge of the English language and UK life by passing the Life in the UK test and meeting the English Language requirements.
You will not need to pass the English Language requirements for ILR if you hold a recognised qualification in English, have a degree that was taught or researched in English or you are a national of an English-speaking country.
To prove that you can meet the eligibility requirements, you will need to submit a substantial portfolio of evidence alongside your application form. Your supporting documents are a vital part of your ILR application, without the proper documents you could risk your application being refused by the Home Office.
Our immigration lawyers can help you to gather all of the evidence that you will need. You can submit your documents by either uploading them into the online service or by having them scanned at your UKVVAS appointment. This permit will confirm your immigration status and entitlements to authorities and employers. Once you have completed your ILR application, you can expect to receive a decision within 6 months.
However, for some applicants, you may have to wait as long as 10 years before you can apply for your ILR Visa. This will depend on the type of visa you have been using to live in the UK, as well as a number of other requirements. Read more on how to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years.
If you are a returning resident, meaning you have left the UK for an extended period and then returned, you should make sure that your time spent outside the UK does not breach ILR guidelines, and stays lower than five years. You must also satisfy a number of requirements to get an ILR card. Yes, you will need to sit the Life in the UK test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement if you are between the ages of 18 and The test is a standard exam that is geared to test your knowledge of the traditions, customs and history of Britain.
There is a fee to take the test and you must pay the fee for every attempt of the test you make, although you may take it as many times as you need to. If you would like any further information on how to prepare for the Life in the UK test then contact one of our experienced immigration lawyers who would be happy to help with your test or ILR visa.
It is highly likely that any unspent convictions will affect your application for ILR under the suitability requirements, although this does depend on the type of conviction and the individual circumstances. If the conviction is spent then there is still a chance that this could affect your ILR application, again, this will depend on the type of conviction.
We would strongly recommend talking to an immigration specialist about your conviction before putting together your application to ensure you have the best possible chance of success. If you do not yet qualify for ILR you may be able to extend your existing visa temporarily and remain in the UK. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies.
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