ILR – 10 Years Long Residence

You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR 10 years on the basis of long residence in the UK.

Migrants who have accumulated ten years continuous lawful residence in the UK, under any combination of UK visas, may qualify for ILR on 10 years basis. An applicant will further need to show sufficient knowledge of English language at level B1 CEFR and pass Life in the UK test among other requirements for a successful application.

Settled Status in the UK refers to the immigration status granted to eligible EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, as well as their family members, who were living in the UK before the end of the Brexit transition period (December 31, 2020). It allows individuals to continue living and working in the UK without any immigration restrictions. Settled Status is part of the UK government’s EU Settlement Scheme, which was introduced to protect the rights of EU citizens and their family members residing in the UK after Brexit. Once granted Settled Status, individuals are granted the right to stay indefinitely in the UK and enjoy various benefits and services.

General Overview of ILR on 10 Years Basis

To apply for the ILR on a long residence basis, you should have lived lawfully for 10 continuous years in the UK. The period can be completed with a combination of various visas, for example, Global Talent Visa, Post Study Work Visa, Tier 2 (General work) visa etc.

The rules are rather strict as to what accounts as a continuous lawful residence in the UK. You shouldn’t have spent more than 18 months in total outside the UK during this ten-year period. In addition, you must not have spent more than six months outside the UK on any one occasion. In addition to the regular postal applications, the UKVI also offers premium service for the ILR 10 years applications. Applicants can book an appointment to apply using the premium service visa centre paying additional fees. Applicants will also have to pass Life in the UK and English language tests, among other requirements for 10 years ILR application.

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK is an immigration status that grants an individual the right to live and work in the country without any time restrictions. ILR is also known as settlement or permanent residency. It allows individuals to stay in the UK for an indefinite period and provides them with a wide range of benefits, such as access to public funds, healthcare, and education.