Are you ready to make the UK your permanent home?
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration status that allows you to live in the United Kingdom without any restrictions and is the first step towards naturalisation and full British citizenship. At Intime Immigration Solicitors, we’re proud to maintain an exceptional success rate for ILR applications, making us the trusted choice for migrants seeking permanent settlement in the UK.
Our experienced immigration solicitors provide personalised guidance throughout your ILR application process. Unlike many firms, you’ll work directly with a qualified solicitor from your very first consultation through to successful completion, ensuring the highest level of expertise and care for your case.
Indefinite Leave to Remain, also known as Permanent Residency (PR) or settlement, gives you the right to live and work in the UK without any immigration restrictions. This means you:
Typically, you need to spend at least five years in the UK before you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. However, in certain circumstances, you may be eligible to apply after just two or three years of residence, depending on your visa category.
There are several key requirements to become eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain status:
Our immigration experts can assess your eligibility for ILR and advise on the best approach for your unique circumstances.
Different types of immigration visas may lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain, including:
The qualifying period varies depending on your visa type. For example, spouses of British citizens typically qualify after 5 years (60 months), while certain investor and exceptional talent categories may qualify in just 2-3 years.
Some applicants are exempt from the standard ILR application process and may be automatically considered for settled status:
These special cases indicate that UK settlement can sometimes be obtained without following a specific immigration visa route.
In general, the following evidence must be provided with your application for Indefinite Leave to Remain:
Our solicitors will provide a comprehensive checklist tailored to your specific circumstances, ensuring your application includes all required evidence.
Navigating the UK immigration system can be complex and stressful. At Intime Immigration Solicitors, we offer several key advantages that set us apart:
Comprehensive Immigration Expertise – Established in 2022, our team brings extensive experience in all aspects of UK immigration law.
For a successful Indefinite Leave to Remain application, the Home Office will assess whether:
For spouse visa holders applying for ILR, additional assessments include whether:
We first understand all your current situation and ILR status-related requirements before we start working for you.
Understanding your ILR goals, we will pair you up with the perfect immigration lawyer.
We will help you fulfil those certain requirements for ILR UK or, British citizenship or British nationality.
Whether it is about applying for ILR or British nationality, we will make the journey smooth.
If you seek legal representation for British citizenship, we have a team of the best immigration solicitors and lawyers to help.
Intime Immigration Solicitors proudly serves clients across North Wales, Cheshire, Manchester, and Stoke-on-Trent. Our strategically located offices allow us to provide personalised ILR application services to clients throughout these regions.
Our Chester office serves clients throughout North Wales and Cheshire, providing expert guidance on Indefinite Leave to Remain applications. Our local expertise allows us to offer face-to-face consultations and personalised service.
From our Manchester office, we assist clients throughout Greater Manchester with their settlement applications. Our solicitors understand the specific needs of our Manchester-based clients and provide tailored immigration advice.
Our Stoke-on-Trent location offers comprehensive ILR services to clients in Staffordshire. We provide expert legal support for migrants navigating the UK settlement process in this region.
Standard processing times range from 6 months for postal applications to 24 hours for Super Priority service (for an additional fee).
Yes, if you apply before your current visa expires, you can continue to work under the conditions of your existing visa until a decision is made.
Exceeding the absence limit can jeopardise your ILR application. However, certain absences may be exempt if they were for work purposes or due to compelling compassionate circumstances. Our solicitors can advise on your specific situation.
Yes, the Life in the UK test is required regardless of age. However, if you’re over 65, you may be exempt from the English language requirement.
It’s a 45-minute computer-based test consisting of 24 randomly generated questions about British traditions, values, history and everyday life. You need to score at least 75% to pass.
Brexit has already led to significant changes in the UK immigration system. EU citizens who were resident in the UK before 31 December 2020 should have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme. Our solicitors can advise on the latest rules applicable to your situation.
Yes, ILR can be revoked if you spend more than 2 consecutive years outside the UK, commit serious criminal offences, or obtain ILR through deception. We can advise on maintaining your status.
Most ILR holders can apply for British citizenship after holding ILR status for 12 months. However, spouses of British citizens may be eligible to apply immediately upon receiving ILR.
Indefinite Leave to Remain is a significant step towards obtaining British citizenship. After living in the UK for twelve months under ILR status, you will be eligible to apply for British citizenship through naturalisation, provided your circumstances have not changed significantly.
As a British citizen, you will be able to apply for a British passport and enjoy all the privileges of citizenship, including the right to vote and unrestricted travel.
Our immigration experts can guide you through both the ILR process and your subsequent journey to British citizenship, ensuring a smooth transition to full citizenship status.
Here are some examples of how we’ve successfully helped clients with their visa applications:
Best immigration solicitor in the UK. This is my second successful application with Umar and the team. I would highly recommend using this immigration law firm. They simplify the process for you and tell you exactly what you need to provide so that your application can be successful. Looking forward to using them again for my indefinite leave to remain in a few years time.
Don’t leave your Indefinite Leave to Remain application to chance. With our exceptional success rate, you can trust Intime Immigration Solicitors to provide expert guidance throughout the process.
Contact us today to arrange a consultation with one of our specialist immigration solicitors:
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