You can live and work in the UK if you have Indefinite Leave to Remain. The penultimate requirement for any non-UK national or citizen to meet in order to be qualified to apply for British citizenship is an Indefinite Leave visa, often known as ILR or Permanent Residence.
It may be possible to receive ILR, or Indefinite Leave status, using a same-day service while applying for Indefinite Leave while on a current leave or visa. Contact us right away to find out if you qualify for the same-day, premium process and the earliest date on which you can submit an application for indefinite leave.
What is the duration of Indefinite Leave to Remain?
The duration of Indefinite Leave is unrestricted. However, if you violate the terms, your Indefinite Leave may be cancelled. For instance, if you spend more than two years away from the UK, this could result in the loss of your Indefinite Leave, or ILR, status because it implies that your primary residence may be somewhere else. ILR may also be rendered void for other reasons, such as if you are convicted of a crime.
Requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain, or ILR
The key prerequisite for applying for an ILR visa is to have lived legally in the UK for five or ten years (depending on whether you're doing the extended residency path). Even if you could be qualified earlier, you can only apply for Indefinite Leave 28 days before your visa expires. Contact a member of our UK immigration team to inquire about this.
A B1 English test and a Life in the UK test will also be required for you. You might not need to take the B1 test, nevertheless, if you have a degree that was taught in English.
The applicant should not have travelled beyond the UK for more than 180 days in the previous five years. If you have been away from the UK for longer than 180 days, please verify with our experts since the days out criteria have varying clauses. You might still be qualified to submit an application for compassionate and compelling grounds for an indefinite leave, depending on the specifics.
Documents Needed for Indefinite Remain leave
When you submit an application for indefinite leave, you must attach supporting documentation to demonstrate that you meet the conditions.
- Identification documents, such as a current passport or biometric
- Permit to Reside, together with two passport images
- your income, finances, and job, including bank statements, tax
