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Do you need legal support to
apply for UK Permanent Residence/
Indefinite Leave to Remain?
SilverOak Solicitors are here to advise and support you at every step of your legal journey. Get in touch with us now to book your immigration consultation and begin the stress-free application process.
For immigration services, we provide competitive Fixed Fees, always with your best interests in mind.
Indefinite Leave to Remain, UK Permanent Residence Immigration Services
Are you hoping of making the United Kingdom your permanent home? Permanent Residence (PR), often known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), opens doors to living, working, and studying in the UK without the stress of renewing your visa. Whether you’re an EU national navigating post-Brexit rules or a non-EU citizen, understanding the pathways to UK Permanent Residency is crucial. Let’s explore the various routes, requirements, and application process for achieving Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.
Common Immigration Routes to UK Permanent Residency
Family Visa: 5 Years
Work Visa: 5 Years
Business Visa: 3 Years
The EU settlement scheme
Refugees and Asylum Seekers after a certain period
Process your immigration matter in 3 easy steps with us:
1. Get in Touch
Let's chat about your immigration matter. The consultation fee is £75+VAT for 30 minutes. Our warm and friendly immigration experts will provide you with personalised advice, tailored just for you. We're here to make your immigration journey easy - discuss your case and provide you with all the information on your options. Call 020 8578 7778.
2. Build Your Case
Your immigration matter is in capable hands. If you choose to proceed with your matter, we'll deduct the consultation fee from your service cost. We'll guide you on the required documents, timing, and fees, handle the processing of your application, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted to counterparties and courts. Let us take care of the entire process for you!
3. Success
Remove the stress by having our immigration lawyer by your side. Let our immigration experts handle all the legal work for you. We will keep you updated every step of the way resulting in a successful outcome.
How to Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain
There are several ways you can apply for UK Permanent Residence
Family Visa
Partners, spouses, and relatives of UK residents who have gained permanent residence or British Citizenship may qualify for UK Permanent Residence after 5 years. This includes the Spouse Visa, Child Visa, UK Ancestry Visa, and Adult Dependant Visa.
Work Visa
Some Work Visas, such as the Health and Care Worker Visa, Skilled Worker Visa, or Global Talent Visa, may allow individuals to apply for UK Permanent Residence after 5 years.
Business Visa
Investors and entrepreneurs meeting specific criteria may qualify for UK Permanent Residence through Business Visas routes such as the Innovator Visa and Start-Up Visa, typically after a shorter period, around 3 years.
The EU settlement scheme
EU citizens living in the UK before the end of the Brexit transition period can apply for settled or pre-settled status, eventually leading to UK Permanent Residence.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Individuals granted refugee status or asylum in the UK may be eligible for Permanent Residence after a certain period.
Competitive Prices with No Hidden Fees
Rest assured, our competitive prices are fair and fixed with no hidden fees. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with one of our immigration experts. The consultation fee is £75+VAT for 30 minutes. If you decide to proceed with your matter, the consultation fee will be deducted from the service fee.
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Embark on your path to success with our expert guidance
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During your immigration consultations we will provide you with personalised advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Our professional immigration experts can assess your situation and provide guidance based on current immigration laws and regulations.
Clarifying Complex Processes
Immigration processes can be complex and involve extensive paperwork. Our experts can simplify these processes, guiding you through the application steps, required documents, timing, costs, and any potential obstacles.
Preventing Costly Mistakes
Professional guidance can help you avoid common mistakes that could lead to delays or rejections in the immigration process. This proactive approach can save you time, money, and potential frustration.
Assessment of Eligibility
Our immigration experts can assess your eligibility for different immigration paths, and discuss the requirements you need to meet to qualify for your matter. This evaluation helps to increase the likelihood of a successful application.
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What is Indefinite Leave to Remain and Permanent Residence?
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and UK Permanent Residence are terms used to describe a person’s immigration status in the United Kingdom, indicating that they have been granted the right to live and work in the country without any time restrictions. While they are often used interchangeably, there are some differences in the context of the UK immigration system.
The specific terminology used may depend on the immigration context, such as whether the individual is an EU citizen covered by the EU Settlement Scheme or a non-European national under general UK immigration rules. Indefinite Leave to Remain is a status granted to individuals who have been living in the UK for a specific period, usually after completing a qualifying period of continuous residence. UK Permanent Residence is often associated with European nationals and their family members who were granted the right to live in the UK under the EU law before Brexit.
Why do you need an immigration solicitor?
Indefinite Leave to Remain is a complex process that can take months of your time. Besides being a lengthy process, the UK government will expect you to file all of the necessary paperwork at the correct time. Failing to supply the correct paperwork will hold back your application. We have extensive experience in helping clients meet the requirements and therefore obtain permanent residence in the UK. Navigating the immigration application process becomes significantly challenging when you’re operating alone.
How long does application for Indefinite Leave to Remain take?
It is common for decisions to be made within around 6 months. For decisions that need to be made quickly, you have two options to choose from. This includes the priority service which offers a decision in five days, although that costs £500. There is also the super-priority service too, and this delivers results in 1 working day at a cost of £1,000
Qualifying for UK Permanent Residence: Residency Periods
Exploring the path to UK Permanent Residence may seem complex, but with the right knowledge and guidance, you can make the United Kingdom your permanent home within 5 years. Whether you’re a family member, a skilled worker, or an innovative entrepreneur, the opportunity to achieve residency awaits you, offering a life of stability and boundless opportunities in the UK.
In many instances, you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years continuously to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain. The required duration of residency can vary based on your visa type. For instance, individuals with an Innovator Founder Visa or a Global Talent Visa may be eligible for UK Permanent Residence after only 3 years.
Qualifying for UK Permanent Residence: Family Visa
If you’re a family member of someone settled in the UK, which includes partners/spouses, children, and dependent relatives, you may qualify for UK Permanent Residence. This is applicable when a UK resident has gained permanent residence or is a British citizen. Popular family visas leading to UK Permanent Residence include the Spouse Visa (2 or 5 years), Child Visa (as soon as a parent gains permanent residency), Adult Dependant Relative Visa (as soon as your UK-based carer attains permanent residency), and Ancestry Visa (individuals with a grandparent born in the UK and other Commonwealth countries).
To successfully apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in this category, you must meet residency requirements, fulfil the relationship criteria, satisfy financial prerequisites, pass the Life in the UK test, and meet English language requirements.
Qualifying for UK Permanent Residence: Work Visa
Work Visas, like the Skilled Worker Visa, grant the opportunity to work for a UK employer. Typically, individuals can secure UK Permanent Residence after holding a work visa for 5 years. The Skilled Worker Visa is particularly accessible for non-EU nationals looking to achieve Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Other work visas leading to Indefinite Leave to Remain include the Health and Care Worker Visa, and Global Talent Visa. However, it’s essential to note that not all work visas qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain, such as the Senior or Specialist Worker Visa and the High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa. While the HPI Visa doesn’t provide a direct route to Indefinite Leave to Remain, it offers other advantages, allowing students to work in the UK without a job offer.
To gain Indefinite Leave to Remain via a Work Visa, you must meet residency requirements, maintain sponsorship by your UK-based employer, continue to work in a qualifying job, meet minimum income prerequisites, pass the Life in the UK test, and fulfil English language requirements.
Qualifying for UK Permanent Residence: Business Visa
Innovative entrepreneurs can consider the Innovator Visa, offering a quicker path to Indefinite Leave to Remain for non-EU nationals. With this visa, you can gain Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK after just 3 years. However, not all business visas provide a direct route to Indefinite Leave to Remain, such as the Start-up Visa, which requires switching to an Innovator Visa to attain Indefinite Leave to Remain.
To qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain as an Innovator Visa holder, you must meet residency requirements, have a new endorsement for your business, pass the Life in the UK test, and fulfil English language requirements.
Qualifying for UK Permanent Residence: EU Nationals Post-Brexit
Following Brexit, EU nationals seeking UK Permanent Residence in the UK must apply under the EU settlement scheme. If you came to the UK before January 31, 2021, you might be eligible for Pre-Settled or Settled Status. Pre-Settled Status is for those who haven’t lived in the UK for 5 years yet, while Settled Status is granted after 5 years of continuous residency. EU nationals who arrived in the UK after 31st January 2021 can explore the visa routes outlined above to attain UK Permanent Residence.
In most instances, we operate on a Fixed Fee basis for working on your case. This means that we will agree our fees with you before we start the case and they will not change. Please note that our quoted prices are only for our professional services fees. Our prices do not include any payments that need to be made by you to a third party such as the Home Office, Court Service, UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UKCAS), experts or interpreters if required.
In some circumstances, the fees may be lower or higher than the prices listed below depending on the nature/complexity of the matter, whether the applicant has been refused previously and the anticipated amount of time involved. Should an uplift be needed, that will be agreed before the work is undertaken and the reason/s for it explained.
All professional fees include time for preparation and submission of immigration applications, submissions and appeals. The fees include: remote and in-person client meetings, consideration of documents, the taking of instructions and providing advice on the options available, law & procedure, documentary requirement, likely timescales, corresponding with other parties/experts/the Home Office/courts, keeping you updated and preparing and submitting the application/submissions/appeal as appropriate.
Our fees also cover alerting you to any changes in the law which may have an impact on your circumstances during the course of your matter. Should urgent and/or “out of hours” work need to be undertaken, an uplift may be applied which we would agree with you.
