Things to Consider for Indefinite Leave to Remain UK

Posted by loreen on September 20th, 2019

United Kingdom is one country where people of all age groups want to either visit or stay in. Be it students or businessmen, United Kingdom is considered a hub for all.  There are different kinds of visas required to go to UK for different purposes. The individuals on a Tier 2 general Visa are eligible to apply for an indefinite leave to remain in United Kingdom.

These individuals with Tier 2 General Visa UK will be required to have lived in United Kingdom for a period of 5 years and meet a particular criterion of minimum salary per annum.  There are different agencies that help in getting this visa by studying a case thoroughly. The requirements for a Tier 2 general Visa holder include fulfilling the criteria of something known as Point Based System settlement application.  This specific article is meant for Tier 2 general visa migrants.

There are separate rules, requirements and criterion for Tier 2 Intra- Company transfer, Tier 2 Minister of Religion and Tier 2 Sportsperson.  The general and most important settlement requirements following the Tier 2 General visa category are inclusive of:

-Reaching the minimum income under Tier 2 sponsorship currently
-Meeting conditions of qualifying period in United Kingdom as residence
-Showcasing the knowledge of language and life in United Kingdom

It is possible to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain UK if you have stayed there for 5 years as the qualified period under the Tier 2 General Visa route. The duration known as the qualifying period for an ILR application commences from the approval of leave in the beginning to remain. The most recent 5 years are only considered if one has lived more than 5 years in United Kingdom.

One is not permitted to apply for more than 28 days before the 5-year qualifying period is completed and if it is done then it is going to end up in a refusal and loss of the fee. The visa applicants who entered UK after few weeks after the visa valid date will be asked to apply for an extension in order to complete the 5- year qualifying period before they are eligible for ILR.

It is always better to take professional advice before applying for the visa, as there are chances that there might be a refusal. There are different agencies and experts present to help out at lower costs!