How do you apply for UK Permanent Residence (PR)?

How do you apply for UK Permanent Residence (PR)?

The UK Permanent Residence PR allows a foreigner to reside, work, and study in the UK permanently without the need to apply for a new visa. The UK PR is also called ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain). To get The UK PR visa, an individual must continuously reside in the UK for five years. Although the duration of the continuous stay depends on the type of visa the individual opts for. Some visa categories, such as the Innovator Founder Visa or the Global Talent Visa, are eligible to apply for the UK PR ILR in three years.

 

The immigration routes to get the UK PR or ILR:

 

• Dependent visas- 5 years
• The UK Work visa- 5 years
• The UK Invest visa- 3-5 years

 

Different pathways to get the UK PR OR ILR

 

The UK Dependant visa

The UK Family visa allows a foreigner to bring their family members to join the UK for an extended period of 6 months or more. With this visa, a sponsor can bring their spouse or partner, fiance or proposed civil partner, child, parent, or relative. With the family visa, an individual can get the UK PR or ILR for 5 years.

 

There is a range of UK visas under the family visa route, including:

 

• UK partner and spouse visa
• Child dependant visa
• Adult dependant relative visa
• PBS dependant visa
• Parent visa
• Family Reunion visa

 

To be a successful applicant for the UK PR or ILR through family visas of a settled person, they must:

 

• Have lived in the UK for 2 or 5 years
• Meet the relationship requirements
• Meet the financial requirements
• Meet the English language requirements

 

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The UK work visa:

The UK work visa allows an individual to work and reside in the UK for a certain period. To secure the UK work visa, an individual must have a job offer from an employer with a sponsor license. The visa allows an individual to work for a UK employer for five years.

 

• There is a range of UK visas under the UK work visas, including:
• Short-term work visas
• Long-term work visas
• Investor, business development, and talent visas
• Other work visas
• Skilled worker visa
• Global Talent visa

 

To gain the UK PR through a work visa, an individual must:

 

• Reside in the UK for 5 years on work visa
• Sponsored by the same UK-based employer
• Be in the continuous qualified job
• Meet the minimum income requirements
• Meet the English Language requirements

 

*Want to apply for the UK work visa? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance.

 

The UK Invest visa

The UK business visa allows an individual to establish or invest in the UK economy. The UK offers opportunities for applicants to set up businesses or invest in the UK. High-net-worth individuals looking to settle overseas in a stable economy can invest in the UK.

 

The UK invests visa include:

 

• The Innovator Founder visa
• To be a successful applicant for the UK PR or ILR through the Innovator Founder visa, one must have the following:
• Reside in the UK on the Innovator Founder visa for continuous three years
• A new endorsement for their business
• Meet the English language requirement 

 

*Want to invest in the UK? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance.

 

Steps to Apply for the UK visa

Below are the steps to apply for the UK Visa: 

 

Step 1: Check your Eligibility for the UK Visa

Step 2: Choose the type of the UK visa

Step 3: Submit all the requirements

Step 4: Apply for the visa.

Step 5: Migrate to the UK.

 

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