ILR Applications
Once you’ve met the specified qualifying period outlined in the UK Immigration Rules, you’re eligible to apply for ILR Application. ILR grants you permission to stay in the UK indefinitely, meaning you’re considered a permanent resident. With ILR or ILE and a permanent residence in the UK, you’re recognized as settled in the country. Subsequently, you can pursue British citizenship through naturalization after obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Specialist ILR Solicitors
Our team of ILR solicitors specializes in providing expert immigration advice and legal services for both Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications from within the UK and Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) applications from outside the UK.
With extensive experience in handling various Indefinite Leave to Remain applications, our ILR solicitors possess in-depth knowledge and skills to ensure high-quality legal representation. Over the years, we have assisted numerous applicants with their ILR Submission, earning praise from satisfied clients for the excellent immigration services provided by our highly experienced and qualified immigration lawyers.
“Aden & Co Solicitors is a leading firm of UK immigration solicitors, renowned for our expertise in visa and immigration law. Our top-notch team of fully qualified and experienced immigration solicitors consistently delivers exceptional legal services, as evidenced by the 5-star ratings given by 99% of our satisfied clients on Google Reviews.”
ILR for Family Members & Dependents
Our proficient team of family visa solicitors in London specializes in handling various ILR Submission under family visa routes. Offering ILR Super Priority Service, we ensure a decision on your ILR application within 24 hours.
As dedicated ILR solicitors, we offer prompt, approachable, dependable, and fixed-fee legal services for the following ILR applications under family visa routes:
ILR for Work Visa Holders
Our proficient team of work visa solicitors in London offers prompt, approachable, reliable, and fixed-fee legal services for ILR applications for work visa holders. With our fast track immigration solicitors, we ensure ILR Super Priority Service for decisions within 24 hours for most ILR applications by work visa holders.
As dedicated ILR solicitors, we provide top-notch immigration advice and legal services for the following ILR applications under work visa routes:
ILR for Work Visa Dependents
Our proficient team of work visa solicitors in London offers fast, friendly, reliable, and fixed-fee legal services for ILR applications for work visa dependents. With our fast-track immigration solicitors, we ensure ILR Super Priority Service for decisions within 24 hours for most ILR Submission by work visa dependents.
As specialist ILR solicitors, we provide the best immigration advice and legal services for the following ILR Submission under work visa dependent routes:
ILR Based on Private Life & Discretionary Leave
Our skilled team of immigration solicitors in London offers swift, approachable, dependable, and fixed-fee legal services for ILR applications based on Private and Discretionary Leave. We ensure ILR Super Priority Service for decisions within 24 hours for most ILR applications under the private life and discretionary leave categories.
As specialist ILR solicitors, we provide the best immigration advice and legal services for the following ILR applications under the private life and discretionary leave to remain visa routes:
ILR Applications for Members of HM Forces & Their Family Members
Our proficient team of immigration solicitors in London offers prompt, amicable, dependable, and fixed-fee legal services for ILR applications by members of HM Forces and their Family Members. We extend ILR Super Priority Service (decision within 24 hours) or ILR Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) for most ILR applications for members of HM Forces and their family members.
Miscellaneous Other ILR/PR Applications
Our specialized team of ILR solicitors can provide immigration advice and legal services for the following miscellaneous ILR applications:
Super Priority Service for Your ILR Application
Our committed team of fast-track immigration solicitors provides a Super Priority Service for your ILR application, guaranteeing a decision within 24 hours. With registration from the Home Office UKVI, our specialist ILR solicitors are fully equipped to deliver this accelerated service for ILR applications.
“Our team of expedited immigration solicitors offers ILR Super Priority Service, ensuring that your ILR application is decided by the Home Office UKVI within 24 hours.”
Operating under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), we offer a one-off service to submit your completed ILR application through the Super Priority Service for a fixed fee of £250 + VAT. Upon payment of the relevant fees, we will ensure that your ILR application is submitted through the Super Priority Service within 48 hours. If we fail to do so within this timeframe, we will issue a full refund of all fees paid to us, without any deductions.
Naturalisation As A British Citizen & Obtaining A British Passport After ILR
Upon receiving Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, you become eligible to apply for naturalisation as a British Citizen. Once you obtain your naturalisation certificate, you can then proceed to apply for your first British passport. Our dedicated team of immigration solicitors offers fixed fee legal services covering both your application for naturalisation as a British Citizen and your application for your first British passport.
Useful Online Resources For ILR Applications
FAQs – ILR Applications
Can I apply for ILR through Priority / Super Priority Service?
If available, you have the option to apply for your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) using the Super Priority Service, allowing for a decision on your application within 24 hours.
What are the most common requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?
Most applicants seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK must fulfill the following criteria:
Residency Requirement: Applicants can apply for ILR after residing in the UK for a specified number of years, typically at least 5 years continuously. Some visa categories offer an accelerated route to settlement, allowing applicants to apply for ILR before completing the full 5-year residency requirement. The application for ILR can be made up to 28 days before the completion of the qualifying period.
Absences from the UK: For most work visa categories, ILR applicants must not exceed 180 days of absence from the UK in any 12-month period during the qualifying residency period. This restriction does not apply to ILR applications by family members of British Citizens and settled persons.
No Grounds for Refusal: Applicants’ ILR applications should not be subject to refusal on general grounds, as outlined in Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.
Life in the UK Test: With few exceptions, all ILR applicants must pass the Life in the UK test before applying for ILR in the UK. Exemptions apply for applicants over 65 and under 18, and medical grounds may qualify for an exemption.
English Language Proficiency (Level B1): Except for certain categories, ILR applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at level B1 of CEFR in listening and speaking before applying for ILR in the UK. Exemptions apply for applicants over 65 and under 18, and medical grounds may qualify for an exemption.
Can I apply for ILR through Priority / Super Priority Service?
If available, you have the option to apply for your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) using the Super Priority Service, allowing for a decision on your application within 24 hours.
Can Aden & Co Solicitors provide one-off service to submit by ILR application through Super Priority Service?
Certainly, we offer a one-time service to submit your fully completed application form through the Super Priority Service for a fixed fee of £250 + VAT = £300 including VAT. Operating under a Conditional Fee Agreement, we guarantee a full refund of all fees paid if we fail to submit your ILR application via the Super Priority Service within 48 hours of receiving the relevant fees.
What is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), also referred to as settlement or permanent settlement, is the authorization granted by the Home Office, UKVI, allowing an individual to reside permanently in the UK. With Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE), there is no longer any restriction on the duration of your stay in the UK.
When can I apply for naturalisation as a British Citizen after the grant of ILR?
If you’re married to a British citizen, you can apply for naturalisation as a British citizen right after being granted ILR. However, if you’re not married to a British citizen, you can apply for naturalisation as a British citizen 12 months after receiving ILR.
Our immigration solicitors offer a single fixed fee to handle both your naturalisation application and your first British passport application.
For how long can I be away from the UK holding an ILR?
Your ILR remains valid as long as you’re not absent from the UK for two years or more consecutively. However, if you’re away for two years or longer consecutively, your ILR will automatically become invalid and revoked. In such a case, you can reapply for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) as a returning resident to regain your ILR status.
For how long can I be away from the UK holding an ILR?
Your ILR remains valid as long as you’re not absent from the UK for two years or more consecutively. However, if you’re away for two years or longer consecutively, your ILR will automatically become invalid and revoked. In such a case, you can reapply for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) as a returning resident to regain your ILR status.
If you obtained settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), it remains valid as long as you’re not absent from the UK for 5 years or more consecutively. If your settled status becomes invalid due to an absence of 5 years or more in one go, you won’t be able to apply as a returning resident to regain your settled status.