Indefinite Leave to Remain

Indefinite leave to remain is also called settlement for foreign nationals residing in the UK. Indefinite leave to remain enables you to live, work or study in the UK without any restriction. You may subsequently apply for British Citizenship. You may be able to apply for Indefinite leave to remain if you work in UK, have family in the UK, have lived in the UK for 10 years or you are a Commonwealth citizen.

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Eligibility requirement varies depending on the circumstances of the individual and the type of visa they hold. However, the applicant must have lived in the UK with no criminal record and must not have spent  more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months during qualifying period.