SET F: ILR Application For a Child
If you are applying for UK settlement either on behalf a child or if you are under 18, you would need to complete form SET F and submit the required supporting documentation. Individuals granted settlement, or ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR), have no time restrictions on their stay in the UK, and no restrictions on […]
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 […]
How to Make an NTL Application
You’ll need to make a No Time Limit application if you have an old-style immigration document and want to have your immigration status confirmed on a Biometric Residence Permit. Since 6 April 2022, the Home Office have also waived the application fee, so the process is now free of charge. Importantly, from 1 January 2025, […]
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. Eligibility requirements for Innovator Founder visa to ILR The Innovator Founder route is a route for overseas nationals who have come to the UK to establish a business based […]
ILR Timeline
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is how you permanently settle in the UK. Commonly referred to as settlement, ILR will give you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like. With ILR status, you can also become eligible to apply for British citizenship. The following guide closely examines the […]
Biometric Residence Permits & Proof of ILR
If you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you can use your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) as a document to confirm both your identity and your immigration status. If you have obtained indefinite leave to remain but do not have a BRP, a No Time Limit (NTL) application can be made to transfer ILR […]
ILR for Dependants
Under the UK Immigration Rules, dependant visa holders can become eligible for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, provided certain conditions are met. Attaining ILR is an important step for families who have made the UK their home and wish to make their status and future in Britain permanent. Also known as settlement, […]
Resident Return Visa & Loss of ILR
If you have previously held indefinite leave to remain in the UK, more commonly known as ILR, and wish to return to the UK to re-settle, you will need to apply for the Resident Return visa. The following practical guide for individuals who have lost ILR, and want to return to the UK, looks at […]
ILR After 10 Years in the UK?
Have you been in the UK lawfully for 10 continuous years or more? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK under the 10-year long residence route. The benefit of holding ILR status means you are free from immigration and time restrictions on your stay in […]
ILR Refused (What Next?)
A refused ILR application can be devastating, particularly after the cost, time and effort of compiling the application and supporting documents. What are your options if your ILR application has been refused? ILR refused – what are your options? The place to start is the refusal letter from the Home Office. Consider the grounds […]