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Not quite British citizenship, and yet more than just a visa…the status of ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ has its own specific characteristics. In this post, we take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions from those who have been granted this status, including how to prove it, the rights that it gives...

You may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a Tier 1 Investor or Tier 1 Investor ILR after spending 2, 3 or 5 years in the UK.  The requirements that you will need to satisfy in order to qualify for Tier 1 Investor visa ILR will depend upon when your initial Tier 1 Investor visa was granted and the...

You may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a UK Investor visa holder or UK Investor visa ILR after spending 2, 3 or 5 years in the UK.  The requirements that you will need to satisfy in order to qualify for UK Investor visa ILR will depend upon when your initial Tier 1 Investor visa was granted...

The 10 years long residence route to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) provides a route to settlement based on continuous lawful residence in the UK for a period of 10 years.  In this post, we look at the requirements for a successful application for ILR on the basis of 10 years long residence. Requirements For 10 Years Long...

The Long Residence route is open to individuals who have lived in the United Kingdom continuously and lawfully for 10 years or more.  The Long Residence route leads to a grant of indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Time spent in most immigration routes can count towards the 10 year qualifying period for settlement on the...

Not quite citizenship, and yet more than just a visa … the status of Indefinite Leave to Remain or ILR has its own specific characteristics. In this post, we take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions from those who have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain status, including how to prove it, the rights...

Section 76 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 gives the Secretary of State the power to revoke indefinite leave to enter or remain (ILE or ILR) in the United Kingdom in various circumstances including where: … 2) leave was obtained by deception; This provision applies to anyone who has indefinite leave...

If you currently hold a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, you can apply to settle in the UK as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur until 5 April 2025.  If your application is successful, you will be granted Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa ILR and be free of immigration time restrictions. Requirements for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa ILR In order to qualify...

If you currently hold a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, you can apply to settle in the UK as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur until 5 April 2025.  If your application is successful, you will be granted Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa ILR and be free of immigration time restrictions. Requirements for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa ILR In order to qualify...

There are a number of immigration categories where it is possible to qualify for indefinite leave to remain ILR after 5 years.  Some of these categories include a requirement to spend not more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 month period during the 5 years.  In this post we look at the immigration routes which permit...

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is proof of a right to reside, work or study in the UK. It will include the following information: Name Date of birth  Place of birth Biometric information including fingerprints  A photograph  Immigration status.  For those who have obtained indefinite leave to remain but do not have a...

In order to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK on the ground of long residence, applicants need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that they have spent a period of at least 10 years residing in the UK continuously and lawfully.  In two recent cases, the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal have looked at...