Indefinite Leave to Remain

If you are planning on settling permanently in the United Kingdom, you’ll need to apply for a special type of visa that will grant you indefinite leave to remain. Which form you use for the application will depend on why you are in the UK.

The specific immigration rules can change. Global Migrate can help you determine which rules apply to your case, and can assist you with your application.

Benefits of ILR

Indefinite Leave to Remain will allow you to freely live in the UK with no time limit. You will not need to apply for any extensions, which means you also won’t have any further fees to pay. You can also work without restrictions. This means you will not need any permission or approval to work for different companies, or for yourself.

Because of these benefits, the settlement visa is a big application. It is advised that you speak to a Global Migrate case worker to ensure that you have filled out the application correctly, and that you have all the evidence required.

Types of settlement visas

Though they all grant indefinite leave to remain, there are multiple types of settlement visa. They differ in terms of what information they need, and what you will need to prove.

The SET(M) visa is for people who wish to settle permanently in the UK as a married partner or civil partner of a British citizen or somebody already settled in the UK.

SET(O) covers most situations where a person has been in the UK for five years under other types of visa. This includes Tier 1 and Tier 2 visa holders.

Other SET visas are available for special cases such as children of settled people, victims of domestic violence, and retirees of independent means.

To find out which category applies to you, contact Global Migrate for an assessment and advice on submitting a successful application.