Welcome back to my blog! It’s been a while since my last post, but I’m excited to be back and share my thoughts and insights with you again. I’ve been away for a little while, but during that time, I’ve been thinking a lot about the direction I want to take this blog, and I have some exciting information that I can’t wait to share with you.
It’s great to be back in the swing of things, and I’m looking forward to connecting with my readers again. Thank you for sticking with me, and I hope you enjoy what’s to come! This post will have multiple parts about the Documents Required for a UK [United Kingdom] ILR – Indefinite Leave to Remain. If you’re applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, you’ll need to provide a range of documents to support your application. It’s important to note that the exact documents you’ll need will depend on your individual circumstances and the route you’re applying under. It’s always a good idea to seek advice from an immigration lawyer or advisor to ensure you have all the documents you need before submitting your application.
Disclaimer: I am not a Lawyer to advise on the documents. This is an exhaustive list just for landscape preparation for an individual.
Please review the up-to-date information about obtaining the ILR at the Gov.UK official website at: https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain, and this post was correct at the time of posting.
This is one of the most critical areas of the application. The requirements of ILR say you should have a continuous legal stay in the UK.
To be eligible to apply for ILR, you will need to evidence in your application that you have not spent 180 days or more outside of the UK in the 12 months before your application.
Short trips away (24 hours or longer) from the UK during weekends or other non-working days consistent with the basis of stay and do not break the continuity of leave will have to be counted towards the 180-day limit.
In limited circumstances, excessive absences may be deemed allowable and not counted toward the 180-day limit, such as any absence related to the original purpose of entry to the UK and absences based on serious, compelling or compassionate grounds.
Serious or compelling reasons could include:
- Serious illness of the applicant or a close relative
- A conflict
- A natural disaster, such as a volcanic eruption etc
- COVID travel disruption
This is an exhaustive list of information. Please check with your solicitor or lawyer for the documents before proceeding with your ILR application.
