Indefinite Leave to Remain
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is also referred to as 'permanent residence' in the UK. All of the Tier Points- Based categories, except the Post- Study Work, lead to residency. Upon completion of five years of residence in the UK, you are eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
As a permanent resident you will be free of immigration control, there will be no time limit or immigration related restrictions upon the type of work or business you may engage in. However, it is important to note that you should not spend a period of more than two years outside of the United Kingdom.
After completing 12 months on ILR you may be eligible to apply for naturalisation as a UK citizen. This usually involves meeting the requirements of section 6 (1) and Schedule 1 of the British Nationality Act 1981, or section 6 (2) on the basis of your marriage/civil partnership to a British Citizen.
If you wish to apply for settlement, why not contact us to discuss your requirements and how we can assist you in your application?
Settlement and Tier 2 Holders
Under the Tier 2 Points - Based Scheme, applicants are eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. The applicant must not fall under the general grounds for refusal, and must not be an illegal entrant. The Sponsor who issued the Certificate of Sponsorship that led to the applicant’s last grant of leave must certify in writing that they still require the applicant for employment.
The applicant must have spent a continuous period of five years lawfully in the UK, of which the most recent period must have been spent with leave as a Tier 2 Migrant.
Contact us to discuss how you could obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.
