Indefinite Leave to Remain: What You Need to Know
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a type of visa that allows individuals to live and work indefinitely in the United Kingdom.
It is a common route for individuals looking to make the UK their permanent home, as it gives them the freedom to live and work without any restrictions or time limits. In this blog post, we'll take a look at what ILR entails and how you can apply for it.
What Is Indefinite Leave To Remain?
ILR is a status granted by the UK government that allows foreign nationals from outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, who have already been living in the UK for five years or more, to stay permanently in the country. Those with ILR can also apply for British Citizenship after 12 months.
Who Can Apply For ILR?
In order to be eligible for ILR, you must first have held valid leave (visa) in one of these categories: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5 or as a businessperson; an Ancestry visa; or as a family member of an EEA national under European law.
The length of your stay prior to applying will depend on which category you are applying under. For example, if you have been living in the UK on a Tier 1 visa then you must have been here for five years before applying for ILR. If you are applying as an EEA family member, then you only need two years’ residence before being eligible for ILR.
How To Apply For Indefinite Leave To Remain
Once you meet all the eligibility criteria, there are several steps that need to be taken when applying for Indefinite Leave To Remain in the UK. These include collecting all relevant documents required by the Home Office such as documents proving your identity, completing an online application form and submitting it along with other documents such as passport photos and supporting evidence.
You may also need to attend an interview with a Home Office official and pass certain tests such as English language tests and life in the UK tests depending on which category you are applying under. Once all these steps have been completed successfully your application will be reviewed by Home Office officials who will make their decision based on whether they feel that granting ILR would be beneficial to Britain’s interests or not.
Indefinite Leave To Remain is a type of visa that enables foreign nationals from outside the EEA and Switzerland who have lived in the UK for five years or more to stay permanently in Britain. It offers many benefits over other types of visas such as unrestricted access to work opportunities, public services and health care as well as being able to apply for British citizenship after 12 months of holding ILR status.
The Application
There are several steps involved when applying for ILR including collecting relevant documentation, completing online applications forms and attending interviews but once these steps have been completed successfully applicants can enjoy indefinite leave status within Britain’s borders. Contact us to start your application.