Indefinite Leave to Remain
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In April 2007, I applied for a UK Settlement Visa at the British Embassy in Manila and it was granted after about six (6) weeks. This visa enabled me to join my partner in the UK and to stay here for two (2) years.
After the completion of the two year period, the next stage is to apply for another visa which is the “Indefinite Leave to Remain” (ILR Visa). The requirement before you can apply for this is to read the book on: “Life in the UK, a Journey to Citizenship” (Photos of the books are shown on the right side) and take the corresponding test. You must pass the test before you can apply for the said visa. The test is also mandatory for those who want to apply for UK Citizenship.
I passed the “Life in the UK Test” and proceeded with the ILR Visa Application. Now, I am holding the ILR Visa which was successfully granted last week, 22nd of June 2009.
As an overview, for those who are interested to come to UK or who are already in UK and wish to stay…..
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration status granted to a person who wants to stay in the UK without any time limit, and is free to take up employment or study without restriction. It is also called “Permanent Residency”. This is not easy but please contact me if you would like some advice on how to apply for the various visas (from tourist to settlement) and what the requirements are.
However, once Permanent Residence (properly known as Indefinite Leave to Remain) it should be noted that to keep your permanent residence status, you should not spend longer than two years outside the UK. You should maintain ties to the UK and should consider the UK as your home. If you continue to spend only a short period of time in the UK then it is likely that there will come a time when you will lose your indefinite leave to remain status in the UK. It is therefore beneficial in most cases to apply for UK citizenship - this can be achieved without losing your original nationality, in effect you have dual citizenship. If you are interested in applying for UK citizenship, please visit this LINK
Other Informative Links are as follows:
2) ILR Detailed Definition or Description
I hope this informative article interests you.
Cheers :-)
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It sounds as though you're applying for ILR as a highly skilled migrant. I know there have been some amendments recently and, because of the cost if you get the application wrong, I certainly wouldn't want to advise you on the specifics of your case.
The Home Office requirements for ILR applications from highly skilled migrants state under para 135G of the immigration rules - the applicant has spent a continuous period of 5 years lawfully in the UK during which time you have been able to accommodate yourself and have been economically active (in work) without recourse to public funds.
You must of course be in the UK when you submit your application and I would suggest you write to UK Border Agency with your concerns at:-
Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
Croydon
CR9 2BY
I know from personal experience that they won't entertain email enquiries concerning individual cases.
VISHAL 15 months ago
Dear Sir/madam
I have a query in relation to ILR (Indefinite Leave to remain in UK).I got my first part of TIER 1 general Migrant VISA ON 26 April 2010. That will finish on 26 April 2013.I went to India due to sickness on my mom on 4th Oct 2010 and came back to UK on 27th Dec 2010. (85 DAYS IN TOTAL).
I had to fly back to India once again to see my ill mom on 1st Jan 2011 and I am coming Back to UK on 17th March 2011. (76 days)So I was there in UK for 5 days from 26th Dec 2010 till 31st Dec 2010.
A friend of mine has told me that, due to some recent changes, my Indefinite Leave to Remain could be rejected coz of my long absence out of UK. In total 161 days. (5 months and 13 days).
So I had two breaks out of UK 1st 85 days 2nd 76 days in my first year of tier 1.
If I was not to take any more absenteeism out of UK and meet all other criteria (like age, qualification etc.) do you think I can have any trouble getting
a) Extension of Tier 1 due to absenteeism from UK (provided other criteria are met)
b) ILR indefinite leave to remain provided all other criteria are met.
If I do not meet ILR conditions do I have to restart the process all over if yes under what category will I have to start.