How to apply for Permanent Residency in the UK from India?

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[Published 28 Aug, 2024 | 11:39 AM]
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Thousands of candidates apply for UK PR Visa every year. The Permanent Residency in the UK is termed as ILR – Indefinite Leave to Remain by the UK Home Office. ILR authorizes the individual to lawfully reside, study, and work in the UK indefinitely.

ILR status holders have access to diverse benefits and rights offered to Permanent Residents by the UK Government. Overseas nationals can apply for PR/ILR in the UK under specific circumstances. These are inclusive of:

• Their family resides in the UK
• They work in the UK
• They have studied in the UK
• They are a citizen of the Commonwealth
• They are a refugee or humanitarian protected individual
• They have served in the army in the UK

Moreover, those who receive ILR can also qualify to file an application for UK Citizenship.

Best pathways to get ILR for Indians

Study in the UK

The Study Visa is the most non-complicated option to get ILR in the UK. You can first pursue higher education in the UK. Later after completing studies, you can easily get the ILR by working in the UK for 5 years.

The first requirement is to obtain a Study Visa and study in the UK. Later, a Work Permit has to be obtained and you have to work for 5 years in the UK. This will make you eligible for ILR.

Get a Job

If you wish to obtain ILR in the UK from India, you can start looking for a job and later apply for a UK Tier 2 or Tier 1 Visa. The Visa authorizes you to reside and work in the UK for 3 years. Further, it can be extended for a period of maximum 6 years.

After you complete residing for 5 years in the UK on a Tier-2 / Tier-1 Visa, you can file an application for ILR. The Work Visa also allows you to bring your family members to the UK.

As a Family Member of a UK National

If you are wedded to a UK national or are an immediate member of the family (partner, spouse, child, or parent) of a permanently settled UK national, you can obtain ILR in a hassle-free manner.

UK PR Visa /ILR Eligibility

To qualify for the ILR/PR Visa in the UK, you will have to offer evidence of having resided in the UK for a precise duration. Further, you will have to abide by specific rules for ILR in the UK.

The below table specifies the pre-set stay duration and diverse categories of applicants for the ILR/UK PR Visa:

The Documents Required for ILR /UK PR

• Current Pay Slips
• Address Proof
• Bank Account Statements
• Evidence of relationship such as a joint bank account, rental agreement, etc
• Letters of Council tax
• Letter of Appointment from the current employer and it has to be on company letterhead with a clear signature and stamp
• An address proof, business license, and appropriate permits are needed for business owners

Online Application for ILR/UK PR Visa

The step-by-step process to file an ILR/PR application online from India is as follows:

• Visit the official website of the UK Home Office and choose the category through which you are qualified to file an application for the ILR status/PR Visa
• Choose online application and later apply now to complete your application
• Enroll with your email, fill out the suitable application form, and upload the supporting documentation
• Make the payment
• Submit your biometric information like your fingerprints and photographs by scheduling a slot at the UK VAC – Visa Application Centre
• Submit any other supporting documentation as specified by the Home Office

After this, you have to wait for the decision on your application. You can know the latest UK Visa processing time on the UK Home Office website.

To apply for an ILR/UK PR Visa from India, contact the Best UK Immigration Consultants in India - Nationwide Visas.

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