Indefinite Leave Under Work Categories

Apply for Permanent Settlement Visa in the UK and find if you qualify for ILR.

If you wish to live permanently in the UK There are different ways to settle in the UK. Indefinite Leave To Remain in the UK is normally the last step before you can apply for British Citizenship or Naturalisation in the UK.

If you are in the UK under work categories Tier 1 General, Tier 1 Entrepreneur, Tier 1 Investor, Tier 2 General, or non-PBS work visa such as Sole Representative of an Overseas Business you may qualify for permanent settlement in the UK once you meet the continuous stay and other requirements for indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

If you are living and working in the UK under any of the following categories of visa, you may be able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK once you have completed qualifying continuous residence period in the UK and meet the qualifying requirements for the route:

1. Old HSMP JR or Highly Skilled Migrant Programme - after 4 years
2. HSMP or Highly Skilled Migrant Programme - after 5 years
3. Tier 1 General - 5 years
4. Tier 1 Entrepreneur - 3 years or 5 years
5. Tier 1 Investor - 5 years or earlier depending upon investment
6. Work Permit - 5 years
7. Tier 2 General - 5 years
8. Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) or Global Talent Visa
9. Sole Representative of an Overseas Business - 5 years

HSMP Immigration Services UK Ltd. has very good experience and a successful track record of more than fifteen years in helping clients in applying for indefinite leave to remain after successfully completing qualifying stay in the UK under any of the above categories.Get Settlement Visa guidance and full support from immigration experts.

Immigration Rules for indefinite leave to remain can be confusing when you have been living in the UK under different categories and if you have any large absences from the UK. Please contact us to find out if you would qualify for making an ILR application.

It is important to find the right settlement option and application form for ILR application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK else your application may be refused and application fee will not be refunded.

You may also qualify for an ILR under non-work categories.

If you are an EEA citizen, you will be able to settle permanently under EU Settlement Scheme or Permanent Resident status.

Please contact us to find out if you would qualify for making an ILR application.