Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): A Complete Eligibility Guide

Indefinite Leave to Remain, commonly known as ILR or settlement, is the point at which most immigration journeys are heading. It removes the time limit on your stay in the UK, ends the cycle of visa renewals, and opens the door to British citizenship further down the line. But because eligibility depends heavily on which visa route brought you here, it's easy to get the requirements wrong, and a mistake at this stage can be costly. This guide walks through what ILR actually requires, route by route. What ILR Actually Gives You Once granted, ILR allows you to: Live in the UK with...