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In This Article 1. Introduction 2. Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR After 5 Years 3. Indefinite Leave to Remain After Less Than 5 Years 4. ILR After 5 Years by Combining Different Immigration Categories 5. ILR 180 Day Rule 6. Calculating the 180 Day ILR Rule 7. Excessive Absences and the ILR 180 Day Rule 8. British Citizenship...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The 10 Years Long Residence ILR 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...

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...

In This Article 1. Introduction 2. Global Talent “Qualifying Periods”: How Long Do I Need to Be in the UK for ILR? 3. Do I Satisfy the “Continuous Residence” Requirements for Global Talent ILR? 4. Contact our Immigration Barristers 5. Frequently Asked Questions 6. Glossary 7. Additional Resources 1. Introduction to the...

This post explains which visas are routes to settlement in the UK, the length of time you need to spend on each visa before you qualify for settlement, and whether you can combine this with time spent on other visas. (Please note, this post focuses on the rules for main applicants, rather than dependants. It does not cover...