Once granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK, there are no longer any immigration related restrictions on the work or business you may do in the UK, and no time limits on your stay in the UK.
Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications in the UK
In order to keep your Indefinite leave to remain, you should not spend longer than two years outside the UK. You should also maintain ties to the UK and you must consider the UK as your home. If you continue to only spend short periods of time in the UK over many years it is likely that there will come a time when you will lose your indefinite leave to remain in the UK. You can normally apply for naturalisation as a UK citizen one year after being granted indefinite leave to remain and as long as you meet the residence requirements.
Time needed to gain Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
Marriage - Spouse Dependant = 5 years
Unmarried partners = 5 years
Work Permit = 5 years
Ancestry = 5 years
Investors / Entrepreneur = 5 years
Unlawful Residence = 20 years (private life)
Lawful residence in the UK= 10 years
Contact Sultan Lloyd Solicitors
If you have any queries regarding indefinite leave to remain, call us on: +44 (0)121 248 2850, by mobile on: +44 (0)7961 314 247 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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