Category: Leave To Remain (LR)

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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When your Graduate Visa is coming to an end Your Graduate Visa gives you time to live, work, and explore your career in the UK. But as the end date approaches, many graduates wonder what happens next — can it be extended, and what are your options if you want to stay? This guide explains…
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If you have lived and worked in the UK for five years on a Skilled Worker Visa, you may now qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). This is the final step toward long-term settlement and stability. ILR gives you the right to stay in the UK permanently. You can live, work, and study without…
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Your UK Spouse Visa lets you live with your husband or wife in the UK. But it does not last forever. After two and a half years, you must apply for a Spouse Visa extension to continue living together legally. This step is important because it keeps your lawful status and leads to Indefinite Leave…
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If your UK visa is approaching its expiry date, acting early is crucial. Many people wait too long — only to find themselves panicking days before the deadline or, worse, unintentionally overstaying. An overstay can seriously damage your immigration record, making it harder (and sometimes impossible) to stay or return to the UK in the…
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Extend Your Stay in the UK with Confidence You should apply before your current visa expires, ideally within the final 28 days of validity.If you’re already living in the UK and your visa is about to expire, applying for Leave to Remain is essential to continue your stay legally. Whether you’re extending an existing visa…
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