Category: Citizenship & Settlement

You’ve Earned ILR – What’s Next? Reaching Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a huge milestone. It marks stability, security, and the ability to call the UK your permanent home.But for many, ILR is not the final step — it’s the beginning of a new chapter: British citizenship. Citizenship gives you full rights to vote,…
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Help your family settle with you in the UK After years of living together in the UK, your family deserves the same stability and security you’ve worked hard to achieve. Dependants of Skilled Worker or Family Visa holders can also apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) — allowing them to live permanently in the…
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Take the final step towards full belonging You’ve achieved Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) — a major milestone that gives you the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. The next and final step on your immigration journey is applying for British citizenship. Becoming a British citizen gives you the right to…
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Keep your permanent status secure Earning Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a major achievement. It allows you to live and work in the UK without restrictions, build your career, and plan your future. But many people don’t realise that ILR can be lost if certain conditions aren’t met. In this guide, we’ll explain how…
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A pathway to permanent residence through time For many people, the journey to settlement in the UK is not a straight line. You may have lived here under different visas — as a student, worker, or dependant — but over time, your continuous residence could make you eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under…
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Take the final step towards becoming a British citizen After years of study, work, and dedication, achieving British citizenship is the final milestone in your UK journey. It represents belonging, stability, and the freedom to live in the UK permanently without immigration restrictions. If you already have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), you may be…
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Make the UK your permanent home You’ve built a career, settled into life, and now the UK feels like home. After five continuous years on a Skilled Worker Visa, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), the final step toward full stability and freedom in the UK. This guide explains…
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Your Journey to Permanent Residency and British Citizenship After years of building your life in the UK, the final step is achieving permanent residency or British citizenship. Whether you’re applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Naturalisation, it’s essential to ensure your application is accurate, compliant, and complete the first time. At AHJ Immigration,…
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