Settlement Visa UK

Once you have lived legally in the UK for a certain number of years you may apply for a settlement visa UK known as  Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Partners of British Citizens or someone who is settled here may apply after two years  for a settlement visa UK. Children under 18 and other dependent relatives of British Citizens or someone who is settled here may apply at any time for a settlement visa UK.
With a settlement visa UK  or ILR is currently seen by many as a stepping stone to British Citizenship, although The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 which is due to come into effect in July 2011 envisages two alternative forms of settlement: British Citizenship or Permanent Residence.
In the meantime, the general rules are as follows:
Settlement Visa UK /Indefinite Leave to Remain (after four years)
You may apply for ILR(Settlement Visa UK) after four years:
• Those granted an HSMP visa between 3rd April 2006 and 7th November 2006
• A Turkish businessperson or family member of a Turkish businessperson
Decisions for these applications are not made using the Points-based system. Instead you must be able to show that:
• you have been here continuously without lengthy absences
• you have passed the ‘Life in the UK ‘ test (unless you were granted HSMP before 3rd April 2006)
• you can show that you are financially independent and have the means of supporting yourself in the future.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (after five years)
You may apply for ILR after five years:
• If you have been residing in the UK with permission to work (excluding Post-study work visas)
• A Bulgarian or Romanian business person (or family member of a Bulgarian or Romanian businessperson)
Decisions for these applications are not made using the Points-based system. Instead you must be able to show that:
• you have been here continuously without lengthy absences
• you have passed the ‘Life in the UK’ test
• you can show that you are financially independent and have the means of supporting yourself in the future.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (after ten years)
You may apply for ILR after ten years:
If you have been residing in the UK with permission to study
Decisions for applications for settlement visa UK are not made using the Points-based system. Instead you must be able to show that:
• you have been here continuously without lengthy absences
• you have passed the ‘Life in the UK’ test
• you can show that you continue to score the same earnings points that you had to show
• when you last applied for leave to remain, whether it be under Tier 1 or Tier 2.
The Home Office charges for settlement visa UK are:
Postal application for settlement visa UK:
£1093 plus £1093 for each dependent
Same day service for settlement visa UK:
£1493 plus £1493 for each dependent

Please contact us for further information about settlement visa UK.

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