UK Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
Your Pathway to Settlement
Eligibility Criteria and Application Routes
ILR eligibility varies based on individual circumstances, including nationality, employment status, and family ties in the UK. Let's explore the primary avenues:
EU, EEA, or Swiss Citizens
Individuals from these regions might consider applying for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Employment in the UK
If you're working in the UK under a work visa, you may qualify for ILR. The required residency period generally spans 5 years, but this can be shorter for certain visa categories like Tier 1, Innovator Founder, or Global Talent visas.
Family Connections
Having a family member settled in the UK as a British citizen or someone with ILR can be a viable route to obtaining ILR yourself.
Long-Term Residents
Those who have resided in the UK for 10 years or more may have a distinct pathway to ILR.
Commonwealth Citizens
A 5-year residency under a UK Ancestry visa could lead to ILR, with some Commonwealth citizens potentially having the 'right of abode' in the UK.
Tailored Legal Assistance from Fard Solicitors
Every ILR application is unique, and the process can be complex. At Fard Solicitors, we provide personalised legal guidance to navigate your ILR application successfully. Our expertise covers:
Evaluating your eligibility based on your specific visa and personal circumstances.
Assisting EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens with the EU Settlement Scheme.
Supporting applications linked to employment, including meeting salary or financial requirements.
Advising on family-based applications, including cases involving bereavement or domestic violence.
Guiding long-term residents and Commonwealth citizens through their unique application processes.
Beyond ILR: Exploring Citizenship and Other Options
For some, ILR is a stepping stone towards British citizenship. We also assist with citizenship applications, including under the Windrush scheme. Additionally, we offer advice on other residency options for refugees, armed forces veterans, and those returning to the UK with previously granted ILR.
Get Expert Advice Today
Navigating the path to settlement in the UK can be challenging, but with Fard Solicitors, you’re not alone. Contact us today for expert legal advice tailored to your journey towards Indefinite Leave to Remain.
FAQs
You can apply if your relationship with a partner has ended due to domestic violence or abuse. Your partner must have been a British citizen, a person settled in the UK, or a member of the UK armed forces who has served for at least 4 years.
Domestic violence and abuse can include emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, or financial harm, as well as threatening or controlling behavior.
It’s important to apply for indefinite leave to remain as soon as possible after the relationship breakdown. Do not wait until your current visa expires.
The application fee is £2,885 per person. You can include your children in your application if they're eligible. There’s no additional fee for biometric information collection.
If you cannot afford the fee, you may be exempt if you can prove you do not have a place to live, cannot afford essential living costs, or have a very low income affecting your child's wellbeing. Acceptable evidence includes bank statements or letters from local authorities or support agencies.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, you can apply for the ‘Victim of Domestic Violence Concession’ to get temporary permission to stay in the UK for 3 months and be eligible to claim benefits.
You can apply if your partner, who must have been a British citizen, had indefinite leave to remain, or had pre-settled status from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, has died. Your permission to be in the UK should have been based on being their partner.
A 'partner' refers to your spouse, civil partner, or someone you were living with in a relationship akin to a marriage or civil partnership.
You can apply at any time after your partner's death, without needing to wait for your current visa to expire. You must be in the UK when you apply.
Yes, if family members are applying for settlement with you, they will each need to pay the application fee and have their biometric information taken.
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