- STOP PRESS -16/08/2010 - Same Day Service available for Tier 4 Student visa applications
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- STOP PRESS - 07/04/2010 – Tier 4 changes for education providers and migrant students
- STOP PRESS - 07/04/2010 – New rules for skilled and highly skilled migrant workers
Settlement
The Experts For All UK Visas
Once you have lived legally in the UK for a certain number of years you may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Partners of British Citizens or someone who is settled here may apply after two years. Children under 18 and other dependant relatives of British Citizens or someone who is settled here may apply at any time.
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.
Most applicants for settlement will need to show that they have a good knowledge of language and life in the UK, either by passing the Life in the UK test or by passing a course in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). More details of the Life in the UK test may be found at www.lifeintheuk.test.gov.uk
In the meantime, the general rules are as follows:
Indefinite Leave to Remain (after four years)
You may apply for ILR 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 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.
UK VISAS manages ILR applications on a weekly basis and has a 95% success record with these to date, so you can be confident you will receive correct advice and have your application prepared properly by employing us to make your application for you.
UK VISAS also offers a same day service for four and five year ILR applications.
Fees Breakdown
Our fee for managing managing an ILR applications is:
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Postal application: |
£495 + VAT |
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Same day service: |
£715 + VAT |
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Dependants: |
no extra charge |
The Home Office charges are:
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Postal application: |
£840 plus £129 for each dependant |
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Same day service: |
£1,095 plus £154 for each dependant |
