SETTLEMENT (ILR)
Settlement or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) allows successful applicants to stay in the UK without any time restrictions.
General
This category applies to non-EU individuals who want to apply for permanent settlement or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK after having lived legally in the UK for a period of five years.
Partners
This category applies to non-EU individuals who want to apply for permanent settlement or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a settled person.
Turkish Businessperson
Under the current European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) with Turkey, Turkish businesspeople can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settlement in the UK.
Language and Life in the UK
When applying for settlement or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), applicants are generally required to demonstrate they have good knowledge of language and life in the UK.
