Looking to settle in the UK permanently? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) allows you to live, work, and study in the UK without immigration restrictions. It is the key step towards British citizenship and provides long-term security for you and your family.
At Hawflein Immigration, we provide expert legal support to ensure a smooth and successful ILR application.
Indefinite Leave to Remain is a form of permanent residency that grants you the right to remain in the UK indefinitely without the need for a visa. Once granted, you are free to:
✔️ Live and work in the UK without restrictions.
✔️ Access healthcare and benefits like British citizens.
✔️ Travel freely in and out of the UK (with some residency requirements).
✔️ Apply for British citizenship after 12 months (if eligible).
If you are ready to make the UK your permanent home, ILR is your path to security and stability.
You may be eligible for ILR if you have spent a qualifying period in the UK under certain visa categories, including:
✅ Work visas (Skilled Worker, Global Talent, Innovator, Start-up, etc.)
✅ Family visas (Spouse, Partner, or Dependant)
✅ Ancestry visas (Commonwealth citizens with UK ancestry)
✅ Long residence (10 years of continuous lawful residence)
✅ Investor and business routes (previously Tier 1 Entrepreneur, Investor, etc.)
✅ Refugee or humanitarian protection status
Each category has specific residency requirements, and our expert solicitors can assess your eligibility.
Your qualifying period depends on your visa type:
📌 5 years: Skilled Worker, Spouse, Partner, Innovator, Global Talent, and most other work routes.
📌 10 years: Long residence route (continuous legal stay in the UK).
📌 3 years: Some accelerated routes (e.g. Investor, Global Talent, Innovator).
Time spent in the UK must be continuous, with limited absences to qualify for ILR.
To apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, you must meet the following criteria:
✔️ Residency Requirement – You must have legally lived in the UK for the required period.
✔️ No Breach of Immigration Laws – You must have complied with visa conditions.
✔️ English Language Requirement – Pass an approved English test (unless exempt).
✔️ Life in the UK Test – A mandatory test about British culture, laws, and history.
✔️ Financial Stability – Some visa categories require proof of earnings or financial independence.
✔️ Absence Limits – You should not have spent more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12-month period during your qualifying period.
Each case is unique—our Hawflein Immigration specialists ensure your application meets Home Office standards.
To strengthen your ILR application, you must provide:
📌 Valid passport and biometric residence permit (BRP)
📌 Proof of residence (utility bills, council tax, tenancy agreements)
📌 Employment records or business financials (for work-based visas)
📌 Marriage or civil partnership certificate (for spouse/partner visas)
📌 Bank statements and financial evidence (if applicable)
📌 Life in the UK Test pass certificate
📌 English language test certificate (if required)
A well-prepared application reduces the risk of delays or refusals.
Processing times vary but typically take around 6 months. You can opt for priority services for faster decisions.
⏳ Standard processing: Up to 6 months
⚡ Priority processing: 5 working days
🚀 Super Priority processing: 24 hours
Our immigration lawyers can help speed up the process and avoid costly mistakes.
At Hawflein Immigration, we understand the importance of securing your UK future. Our expert team will:
✔️ Assess your eligibility and guide you through the process.
✔️ Help prepare and submit a strong ILR application.
✔️ Ensure all documents meet Home Office requirements.
✔️ **Provide legal representation in case of refusals or delays.
Have questions or need expert immigration assistance? Our team is ready to help! Contact us today
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