How to Complete Set (O) Form for UK ILR
To make an application for UK indefinite leave to remain, you will need to use the correct Home Office form. The SET (O) form is for individuals eligible for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) who are currently in the UK under one of a number of specified immigration routes. With ILR, an individual gains the […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain: Settle in UK
UK Indefinite Leave to Remain applicants face strict eligibility requirements and a formal application process. In this guide, we look at some of the frequently asked questions put to us by individuals looking to apply for ILR or to settle in the UK. We explain what indefinite leave to remain in the UK means, who […]
Leave to Remain in the UK (Apply to Settle)
Leave to remain is the permission granted to non-UK nationals to stay in the UK for a limited period of time. After a qualifying period of residency in the UK, you may then become eligible to settle and apply for indefinite leave to remain. What is limited leave to remain? Limited leave to remain […]
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. With indefinite leave to remain (ILR), you are permitted to stay in the UK without restrictions on […]
Long Residence (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 […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR Guide
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR applications must be made by 5 April 2025. This follows the deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension applications on 5 April 2023, and the closure of this visa route to new applicants in 2019. This means if you’re currently living in the UK with valid leave as a Tier 1 […]
General Grounds for Refusal Explained
When applying for either entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK, applicants must meet various suitability requirements and avoid general grounds for refusal. The suitability requirements are set out under the UK Immigration Rules. They apply to almost all immigration routes and are in addition to the specific validity and eligibility requirements of […]
What is Appendix Continuous Residence?
To settle in the UK permanently, visa holders must meet the eligibility requirements for UK indefinite leave to remain. One of the more challenging requirements is for the ILR applicant to show that have continually resided in the UK for the relevant qualifying period. New rules were published in this area at the end of […]
Tier 2 to ILR (How to Apply)
One of the key benefits of the Tier 2 visa is that it can lead to settlement in the UK under Indefinite Leave to Remain. With ILR status, individuals can remain in the UK lawfully without having to meet the ongoing conditions and restrictions of the Tier 2 points-based visa, such as sponsorship by a […]
BRP: Frequently Asked Questions
8 minute read Last updated: 23rd October 2019 The Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is a document given to non-UK nationals and their dependents that is usually applied for as part of a UK visa or immigration application. It can be used as a form of identification and is proof of the holder’s right to stay, work […]