ILR Application Guide UK 2025
Section A: What is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is settlement under UK immigration law. It removes the time limit on stay and allows you to live, work and study in the UK without immigration conditions. It is the stable platform for long-term life in the UK and, […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain: 2025 Guide
Section A: What is Indefinite Leave to Remain? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent residency granted by the UK government to individuals who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to living in the UK. ILR allows individuals to live, work and study in the UK indefinitely without the need for […]
Documents for ILR 5-Year Route
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the 5-year route is a significant milestone toward permanent residence in the United Kingdom. Whether you are applying through a Skilled Worker, Partner, or Family route, the Home Office will require comprehensive documentary evidence to prove lawful residence, identity, and eligibility under the Immigration Rules. Each document […]
Documents Needed for ILR
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is one of the most important milestones in a person’s UK immigration journey. The Home Office decision depends heavily on the quality, accuracy and completeness of the supporting documents you provide. Documentary evidence must comply with the Immigration Rules, including the general documentary requirements in paragraph 34, meaning […]
Leave to Remain Renewal Guide UK
Renewing your leave to remain in the UK is a critical step in maintaining lawful residence and protecting your immigration status. If you hold limited leave to remain—whether as a worker, partner, parent or student—you must apply to extend your permission before it expires to avoid overstaying and loss of work and study rights. What […]
ILR 10-Year Long Residence Route
What this article is about: This guide explains how individuals who have lawfully lived in the UK for 10 continuous years can qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the Long Residence route. It sets out eligibility rules, what counts as lawful residence, how to calculate absences, the application process, and how to address […]
ILR vs Settled Status UK
Applying for permanent residence in the United Kingdom commonly results in one of two outcomes: Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the Immigration Act 1971 or Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Both remove immigration time limits and allow long-term residence, work and study, yet they arise from different legal frameworks and apply […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain vs Settled Status
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and Settled Status both provide long-term residence in the UK without immigration time limits, but they arise from different legal frameworks and are administered differently. ILR is granted under the Immigration Rules pursuant to the Immigration Act 1971 across multiple routes (for example Skilled Worker, Partner, Long Residence). Settled Status […]
ILR Application Fee 2025
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a significant milestone in securing permanent residence in the United Kingdom. The process involves strict legal and procedural requirements, including payment of the applicable Home Office fee. This guide explains the ILR application fee for 2025, updated to reflect the £3,029 rate effective from 9 April 2025. […]
ILR After Spouse Visa UK
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent residence granted to foreign nationals who have lived lawfully in the UK for a qualifying period. For those who hold a Spouse Visa, ILR marks the point where their immigration status becomes secure, giving them the right to live and work in the UK without […]