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Requirements for Indefinite Leave as a Spouse

In This Article 1. ILR Eligibility Requirements for Spouses and Partners 2. Meeting the ILR Financial Requirement as a Spouse or Partner 3. Cash Savings for ILR: How the Rules Differ from Earlier Applications 4....

Global Talent Visa Earnings Requirement for Extension and ILR

In This Article 1. Overview of Global Talent Visa Earnings Requirement in the UK 2. What Is the Earnings Requirement for the Extension of My Global Talent Visa? 3. What Is the Earnings Requirement for Indefinite...

Parent of a Child Visa: Settlement Eligibility and Requirements

In This Article 1. Overview of the Parent of a Child Visa and Settlement (ILR) Eligibility 2. Parental Relationship Requirement for ILR 3. Sole Responsibility Requirement for Settlement 4. Demonstrating Direct Access...

Client Success: Overcoming Tax Challenges to Secure British Citizenship

At Richmond Chambers, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal support to our clients, especially when navigating the complexities of immigration law. A recent success highlights the diligence and expertise...

Continuous Residence: Calculating Absences for ILR Applications

In This Article 1. Continuous Residence for ILR Applications 2. ILR Continuous Residence: Key Rules and Eligibility Criteria 3. How to Track and Calculate Your UK Absences for ILR 4. ILR Absence Rules: How...

Client Success: Achieving ILR as an Unmarried Partner with Complex Finances

At Richmond Chambers, we pride ourselves on guiding our clients through complex immigration processes. Recently, immigration barrister partner Gillian McCall assisted a client to successfully obtain Indefinite...

ILR But No eVisa? How to Make a No Time Limit (NTL) Application

In This Article 1. Understanding the Purpose of a No Time Limit Application 2. Do I Need to Apply for a No Time Limit Application if I Already Have Indefinite Leave? 3. Legacy Documents and the Importance of...

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Which UK Visas Lead to Settlement?

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....

Understanding the New ILR Rules for Victims of Domestic Abuse

As set out in this earlier post, the Immigration Rules on applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as a victim of domestic violence or abuse have recently changed. On 31 January 2024, Appendix Victim of...

Supreme Court Weighs in on Long Residence, Validity and Section 3C

In R (on the application of Afzal) & R (on the application of Iyieke) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] UKSC 46 the Supreme Court considered matters arising from two applications for indefinite...

Applying for ILR as a Dependant on Business Routes

If your partner or parent is in the UK on a business/work route and you have accompanied them as a dependant, you may be eligible to apply to ‘settle’ in the UK, also known as obtaining indefinite leave to...

Indefinite Leave to Remain vs. British Citizenship Explained

In this post, we discuss the similarities and differences between Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and Naturalisation as a British Citizen. Understanding these two paths to residency and citizenship is crucial for...