Long Residence Guidance (ILR Applicant Guide)
If you have 10 years’ residence in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In this long residence guidance, we explain the rules on ILR eligibility under the 10-year route and the application process you will need to follow. We also consider some of the common pitfalls in […]
Permanent Resident UK: ILR & Settlement Options
The term Permanent Resident UK is often used to describe individuals with long-term residency rights, but it is not an official immigration status in the UK. The closest equivalent is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which allows a person to live, work and study in the country without time restrictions. ILR can be obtained through […]
Innovator Founder Visa to ILR
The route from Innovator Founder visa to ILR is relatively straightforward, but the requirements for UK settlement must be met and evidenced in your application. Innovator Founder visa to ILR eligibility requirements The Innovator Founder route is a route for overseas nationals who have come to the UK to establish a business based […]
British Citizenship by Marriage: A Complete Guide
Marriage to a British citizen does not automatically grant the non-UK spouse British citizenship. British citizenship is attained by marriage through the process of naturalisation. This requires the non-UK spouse to meet eligibility criteria under the nationality rules and make a citizenship application to the Home Office. In this guide, we explain the requirements and […]
Proof of Freedom from Immigration Time Restrictions
When applying to naturalise as a British citizen, you will need to provide proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions. Before you can provide proof, you will first need to be sure of what exactly this means and what you will need to submit with your application. In this guide for applicants, we explain the […]
British Citizenship for EU Nationals: A Complete Guide
British citizenship for EU nationals allows individuals to live, work, and remain permanently in the UK with full legal rights, including the ability to vote in all elections. The rules governing eligibility for British citizenship and for the application process are strict and vary depending on the circumstances of your application. To qualify, EU national […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain Expiry Rules
If you are an indefinite leave to remain (ILR) holder, or are applying for ILR, it is important to be aware of the indefinite leave to remain expiry rules and how ILR status can be lost or revoked. Indefinite Leave to Remain grants individuals the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. […]
UK Naturalisation Certificate 2026: What It Is & How to Get It
The naturalisation certificate is issued as evidence that an individual has been granted British citizenship through the legal process of naturalisation. In this guide, we answer some frequently asked questions about naturalisation certificates, including what to do if yours is lost or damaged. What is a naturalisation certificate? A naturalisation certificate is an […]
ILR Priority & Super Priority Service
The Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Priority and Super Priority services offer applicants a faster decision on their settlement applications in the UK, available for an additional fee. The Priority service aims to provide a decision within five working days, while the Super Priority service delivers an outcome by the end of the next working […]
Settled Status to Citizenship: UK Application Guide
One of the common questions we are asked by EU citizens living in the UK is “Can I Apply for British Citizenship with Settled Status?” The answer is that UK settled status holders may be eligible to apply for British citizenship, provided they can show they meet the UK naturalisation requirements. Moving from Settled Status […]