Posted on June 07 2024
Yes, you can get a PR on a UK Skilled Worker Visa. You must meet specific eligibility criteria to obtain an ILR. A UK ILR (indefinite leave to remain) permits you to work, study or reside in the country permanently. You can apply for British Citizenship, after residing in the country on an ILR.
The eligibility criteria to get a UK ILR are as follows:
The process to convert your UK Skilled Worker Visa into permanent residence is given below:
Step 1: Check your eligibility for a UK ILR
Step 2: Visit the official UK government website
Step 3: Fill in the application
Step 4: Arrange the required documents and provide your biometrics
Step 5: Submit the application
Step 6: Receive a notification about the visa status
Step 7: Get the UK ILR
The right time to apply for a UK ILR is 28 days before you have completed residing in the country for the duration of 5 years on a UK Skilled Worker Visa. You cannot apply earlier than the mentioned time, or your application may be rejected. It is necessary to apply for an ILR before the UK Skilled Worker Visa expires.
The cost to apply for an ILR is around £2,885 per applicant. If your dependents, like spouse and children, are eligible, then they can be included in the application.
It generally takes around 6 months to process a UK ILR. You are prohibited from traveling outside of the UK during the processing time as your application may be withdrawn.
To fasten the processing time, you can:
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