Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK is an immigration status that lets you live in the UK and work in the UK without restriction. Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) also known as Settlement and Permanent Residence (PR).

You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK once you have lived in the UK for a certain number of years as required by the Immigration Rules.

If you need help with your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / Settlement application, please feel free to contact us for legal assistance with your application. We deal with all types of UK settlement applications.

What are the different routes to Indefinite Leave to Remain?

Below is a list of some common routes to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain to settle in the UK:

• ILR As A Skilled Worker
• ILR As A Spouse
• ILR 10 Year Long Residence
• ILR As A Parent Of A British Child
• ILR As A Sole Representative
• ILR As A Tier 1 Investor
• ILR As An Innovator Migrant
• ILR As An Unmarried Partner
• ILR After Discretionary Leave
• ILR As A Refugee
• ILR After 7 Years Child Route
• ILR As A Victim Of Domestic Abuse
• ILR As A Child (SET–F)
• ILR As A Parent Of A British Child
• ILR As A Global Talent Migrant
• ILR 20 Years Long Residence
• ILR As A Stateless Person
• Settled Status under EUSS

What are the requirements to apply for ILR?

You must satisfy the following requirements to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK:

• Continuous Lawful Residence - You must meet the continuous residency requirements. This means that you cannot have been outside the UK for more than 180 days in a 12-month period.
• Life in the UK Test - You need to pass the Life in the UK Test as part of your application for ILR or settlement in the UK.
• English Language Test - You need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re 18 or over and applying for ILR to settle in the UK. You do not need to prove your knowledge of English in certain circumstances.