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Please do like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Apologies if it is a bit too long but hopefully the detail on the video helps you if you are in the process of applying for the ILR! Legal Disclaimer: I am not a qualified immigration advisor and any facts stated in this video are for sharing my experience. The points noted in this video are based on my own personal experience applying for an ILR. If you are in the process of applying for your UK ILR and are unsure about anything, then please do your own research and seek professional help as needed.
There is a separate video I have created on my channel - you can watch that re ILR preparation and submitting document. If you still have questions happy to answer these.
Thanks Arjun. I have 2 quick questions. 1. For the English proficiency requirement, can I submit the IELTS result I used for my visa application about 5 years earlier? 2. For the bank statement, do I need to submit a bank statement covering the 5 years period?
I love your videos - super clear. Thumbs up! I am NOT seeing the super priority service on checkout, only the standard! I am worrying - I called them and they said I have to keep checking as it wont show if they are all booked up. Did you have trouble getting the Super priority option?
Hiya - I applied for my ILR before the pandemic but my wife applied using priority last year and it was very straightforward. Super priority is unnecessary it’s the same thing as priority so you are paying an extra £300 for nothing much.
Your channel has always produced excellent content. Hats off to a splendid and informative job. I'd like to know what happens to our dependants when we do apply for an ILR; do they fall intot he same criteria as well or do they pay separately for their 5 years of stay?
Thank you - if they are eligible for ILR they can apply with you. If not then they will stay on their current dependent visa and apply for extensions as needed. For clarity my wife is on tier 2 dependent and she has just completed her extension I have done a few videos about that you can watch it
Great video! What’s the requirements in terms of time away from UK? Is it 180 days in 5 years or 180 days in a year during the 5 years time? I thought the latter.
Hi Priya - thanks for your comment; you need to have not more than 180 days in one single year outside the UK. If you have you can adjust the 5 year period you want to use or if your travel is work/holiday related, then you can reflect that on the reference letter from your employer. Hope this helps
Hi Arjun, On the Absences during the 5 year period: You did show the spreadsheet, did you submit any sort of boarding passess etc for your trips or all you have done is get Absences incorporated in your employer letter?
Hi Arjun, thanks for this fantastic video explaining all the documents required for the ILR. Just a quick question, do we have to submit a copy of the degree certificate with the NARIC documents? Thanks in advance/
Dear Arjun, thank you for a brilliant video on this subject. Very well explained. I have a question: does the 28 day rule apply to ILR application of Tier 2 G dependants as well? Can they also apply 28 days before the end of qualifying period?
Hi - thanks for watching. I am not sure about that visa category, but ILR rules are usually all the same you can check on the home office site they have a document.
Hi - the rules have recently changed, I think it’s best to look up the requirements. They seem to be asking about leave granted and travel outside after 2018. When I applied it was a maximum of 180 per 12 month period and there was a 5 year limit as well, which I can’t remember off the top of my head.
That’s a very good question. My wife was Canadian is in the process for applying for her I LR. We have been advised it’s 180 days per year. But I cannot find this in writing anywhere, so this jury still out.
Thank you for your comment - the appointment can be at any center in the UK you can choose this when you are booking it. I did go to the one in Croydon. You need to go there and provide your fingerprints, take a photo and they validate your passport and BRP card scam against the originals. They also check if the scanned documents uploaded are legible and if not they rescan it.
Hi - I assume you are asking about the requirements for ensuring you are eligible for ILR. If so, Yes it’s the same 180 days for everyone. My wife is also calculating the way I have shown in the video her absences.
Hi Arjun, I love the video and was very helpful! Thank you for all you do. I'm currently applying for me ILR from a tier 2 visa from Australia. Do I still need to get a NARIC English certificate even though Australia's national language is English and all education taught in English? Cheers.
Hello sir Thank you very much for your informative information. One of my friend has had British passport he gave up (renounced) Now he has his own country passport and I L E Does he need to apply (Indefinite Leave to Remain?) Thank you for answering me
Thanks for creating this video. This is really helpful. Do you know what supporting document are required for the dependents if they are applying along with the main applicant via 5 year (tier 2) route?
Hi Aayush - I don’t have this information. However the application process should stipulate the documentation. You will need pretty much the same documents I have highlighted anyway I assume. I will do a follow up video on this as my wife will be applying soon
Awesome - I still haven’t heard back in mine. I submitted the biometrics on 8th Jan. I suppose it will take a couple of months. What was the timeline for you? How many months from submission to approval? I have not used the IDV app.
@@TheNimbleNomad , started my online application last Nov, 3 and Biometics last Dec, 10 then I received an email last Feb 24, that my Citizenship is Succesful, until now still waiting the letter from Home Office so I can book the Oath Taking.
Hi ! I have doubt regarding ILR application eligibility. My wife entered on skilled worker visa 30 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2027 (60months) And I have entered uk with dependent visa from 1 Feb 2022 to 30 Nov 2027(58 months) How can i apply for ILR? With 58 months dependent visa?
I did not use an immigration lawyer although I had help from my company for some of the visa extension requests. Sorry I cannot share the spreadsheet as it has my personal information on it.
@@TheNimbleNomad Thanks for responding. It would be great if you could share even an empty spreadsheet with a couple of arbitrary dates just to get the formulas :)
Hi , is it ok to keep old brp copy( the one issued when I first came in to U.K ) and the current brp copy as a proof of immigration coz I have no other proof. Thanks
Hi - if you are applying for ILR, then yes you can keep it. But make sure you check with home office. As I understand it the immigration letter for your original visa is supposed to be the proof of immigration. This is what they told me when I called them. Again to clarify, I am not a qualified immigration advisor, all information on my channel is based on my own personal experience here. Hope this helps and good luck.
Great video, thanks fr sharing. I'd like to ask if I gotta submit all my previous passports since when I was a baby? - those passports aren't related to my stay in UK in 5 yrs but I have lived fr one or two years in another country when I was quite young so do I need to submit those passport pages as well? Thanks 😊
Hi - I don’t believe you need to submit all that. Only if you used the passport to live in the UK. I am not an immigration advisor so I would suggest you speak to one if you are unsure about anything
Hi Arjun congratulations on your ILR. I have a question: my tier 2 visa was issued: 30/05/2017 and expires 03/07/2022. I officially started work on 03/07/2017. When do you think should I apply: 28 days before the expiry date ( 5 June) or 28 days before the qualifying 5 years period ( 2nd May). Thanks
Hi Arjun that video was very useful for ilr I need to ask I have done all exam excluding life in uk test but just 1 problems I got different job now since last August 2022 before I was last company four 2018 to 2021so my question is how I'm going to ask then is been long time and it's really important from last company can I show then recent job absence. Thanks
I just watched an old 'Money Go Round' episode on the CAP policy, it highlighted food surpluses and artificially high costs. Not a good look for the EEC then, have things changed? As ever, I still remain unconvinced over our membership.
Hello. I am a nurse and i have a query about when to apply for my ILR. My entry date into the UK was 22/3/2017 on a tier 2 visa. This was cancelled by my sponsor in June on grounds of not fulfiling the NMC requirement. But I applied for another Tier 2 visa in August 2017 with the same sponsor. This was granted in October 2017. My query is that when do I start counting my 5 years continuous residency? Is it starting from my entry date or from the date of my second tier 2 visa? I have been receiving conflicting responses. Hoping to hear your opinion. Many thanks.
Hi Arjun. Do we really have to do UK Naric checks for Degree and English lang for ILR applications? I did not have to do this for my initial Tier 2 application back in Aug 2015. Thanks :)
Hi, Can we replace employment letter with COS? Is the employment letter mentioned here is the one which we got once joined or do we need to ask the employer for it 30 days before application. Could you please clarify?
Hi, please confirm if our employer after 3years will not renew can on spouse take visa will it count previous 3 years to passport or ILR journey or will it be zero and start from zero???
Hi Arjun thank you for detailed overview and sharing your process experience. I have one question on what date to be considered for 5 year calculation. Is it port of entry, start date on BRP or visa issued date from home county. Can you please share your thoughts if you know thank you
Good info thanks ! Could you please tell us , if you we don’t have academic qualifications which english test should we have to submit for ILR? Thanks !!
Hello sir, please reply of my question, I am +2 passout medical student and want to pursue my bsc nursing either in Canada or in UK, which would be the best one? and how much time it would take to get ILR in UK.
Hello. I am currently in the process of applying for the IRL. I have leave to remain partner visa and I am using the set M form for the IRL application. I cannot find where I would enter or provide documentation on the time spent outside the UK. I remember seeing the question when I started the application, now I want to make changes and I can seem to find it. I have been documenting my trips outside the UK anticipating that I will be needing it.
There was a rule change last year I think about documenting trips. So you just need to go back into the form and update it based on questions. I think it asks whether you have had leave to remain provided since September 2019 or 2020. I can’t remember but my wife had the same thing when she applied.. She did not need to submit the travel proof - I did a video on Dependents ILR Application too you can watch that to get an idea of what documents she submitted
@@TheNimbleNomad Thank you for your response. I actually just found the question regarding travel outside the UK. I just need to fill out the dates but no documents required.
How did you make your travel history? As per your passport stamps? Or as per your air tickets???? Sometimes air ticket dates do not match with the passport stamps due to transit delay.
Hello , I recently has Tier 2 General Visa, and i am planning to leave my home country , can i stay in my home for 4 months and come back to UK , with the same Tier 2 G Visa? Will it effect anything when i apply for PR ?
Hi again Arjun, I’ve got another stuff to clarify. I’ll be applying for ILR with wife. So wanted to ask - what is the minimum number of document proofs required for the cohabitation evidence and for how many years ? Is a letter from landlord also obligatory that we are living on the property ? Many thanks.
Hi Arjun, thanks for this video and helping out future applicants. This was really very useful information. I had a question regarding eligibility of ILR. Do we need to meet the salary threshold as well before applying ILR? I checked that online and it says like around 37K minimum to apply in 2021 and I m deficit with few thousands so wondering if I should switch my job as I have been employed for same company since 4 years in UK but haven't been able to get hike from them. Any information related to is appreciated.
Hi - thanks for your comment, although i think its best you speak to the employer and/or an immigration advisor. I think if you get a bonus from the company then maybe you could show that as also income on your employment letter.
Hello Arjun, this is a very useful video. Thanks very much. I’ve got a question and please clarify when you get a moment. I have changed job on tier 2 general visa. I had a gap of 10 days between the last working day (25-Oct) with my old employer and start date with the new employer (5-Nov). Does this affect my ILR ? Many thanks.
Hi there thanks for the video. Can I apply with my spouse who changed from a tier 2 general to a spousal visa 2 years from arrival into UK. I.e. would she be eligible given change in visa?
Hi Arjun, such a helpful video. I am on Tier 2/Skilled worker visa. As I expect to remote work for a while this year, My wife and I wanted to live in Airbnbs in different cities in the UK for a year or so. Do you think not having a rent contract and living in Airbnb would create any problem in our future ILR application?
Hi - that’s a very interesting idea. I think you can do it, it shouldn’t be a problem. They don’t actually ask about all your address but you will have issues with your company mail, setting up a bank account and other admin. You need to provide a permanent address for HMRC tax accounting and several other admin related points such as NI number etc.
Hey quick question - my ILR appointment is on Friday - when uploading docs on the portal what did you upload for section titled: Medical, Life Events and Business Purpose? Many thanks.
Thanks for the informative information. I am on the process to apply for my ilr set (o).Can I know for how many months do I need to show my bank statements? As I can’t find any specific answers to this .Thanks
Hi, I am going to apply for ilr settlement, after applying the settlement, my passport will expiry in 22 weeks, could anyone suggest me is that going to be an issue or it's fine. I can't see anywhere about the information related to passport,just telling valid passport Thanks in advance
Thanks for the helpful video. Question, does the UK Naric certificate expire? I have one from my original tier 2 application when I entered the UK 5 years ago and was wondering whether I could use that?
Amazing video! I was just wondering if you could clarify a small query. It says on the website that the applicant has to earn a salary of 35800 GBP (minimum threshold). Is this an amount that has to be earned from Year 1 of the 5-year timeline or at the time of application for ILR?
Well it depends on the route that you are applying for based on what you are saying it sounds like it’s the PBS route, based on my own understanding it would be at the time of application. I would recommend calling the home office helpline or speaking to a professional immigration advisor if you are unsure as I am not a qualified immigration advisor though. Thank you for watching and all the best!
And if we work for NHS (A rated) and applying for dependent's ILR separately. We dont need to submit a bank statement. Do we? Coz.for the first dependent visa also we didnt submit coz the employer is A Rated. Please advise
I have spent more than 180 days almost 10 months with my children out side the country due the country being in the red list during covid... I am Applying for my ilr next month..currently on spouse visa Can some please tell me if its going to be any problem???
Hi thanks for making the video. Its very informative. I have a question and would be glad if you can help me out. I changed employers within the UK, but with my first employer I have no absences outwith UK. They are just normal ALs and I didn't leave the country. Does my letter still need to list out all my days of leave from them? Thanks 😀
You will need to book through the third party website which you are redirected to after you submit your application and pay all the fees. However as far as I am aware the appointment bookings are all closed or have very limited availability. I have done a separate IDV app based on my wife’s recent visa extension in case you are curious
The Nimble Nomad I have my LITUk exam on 12/10 and my visa expires on 19/10 ,do you think online submission before visa expiry date is fine or I will be in trouble?
I have been more than 180 days outside of the UK in 2019, Like an extra more 2 months and my 5 years are going to complete by January 2021, What should I do Bro?
Based on what you have said, it depends on what the circumstances for your travel were. If you were traveling for work or holiday, you can get this registered in the reference letter that you get from your employer. Otherwise you can change the 5 year period you are counting towards your ILR application
@@TheNimbleNomad Hi, Great video. A quick one - would work remotely from outside UK be considered as Work or Holiday? And what supporting evidence should the employer provide for same, if needed? Thanks
Hi - it depends on what your agreement with your employer is and why you are abroad Although for proof, you can get the employer to state on your referral letter why you were abroad, either on holiday or on work... just as I have shown in the video
Hi there I would like to know any news about the proces of ILR during covid19 my visa expired on 11th of june 2020 I applied with all the documents and everything need it and paid for all application but I haven't got any news about it at all, I dont know how long will take or what's the latest news about the home office. If you have any information about it please will be very helpful. Thank you
Hi there - I think the government website has some updates about the process. I think the website says that any visas that expired after pandemic will automatically be extended until end of July. From your comment I can’t tell when you applied BUT If you applied on priority it typically takes only a few days so I would contact them ASAP. If not then I’m afraid the process will take time.
@@TheNimbleNomad thank you for replying my visa has expired on 11th of June and I applied 28 days before the expire date soo I haven't got any email or anything at all I will try to contact them thank you for your response again.
Good luck - keep in mind if you didn’t apply through priority in normal times it can take up to 6 months! Thank you for commenting and viewing my video - hope it helps
Many thanks for a nice video.I am going to apply ILR next week. I tried to understand several time from your video "evidence of immigration status". I am not still clear, can you please spear few minutes to explain?I never have this documents or is it part application process or which stage will I get it.? Thanks advance for your reply.
If you have applied for the tier 2 visa or the extension then you will have received a letter with a home office reference number. I have shown what the document is on the video, if you don’t have it then it maybe worth reaching out to the help desk and asking them what you can provide.
@@TheNimbleNomad I think I found it but its little different then your one. It says as a headline on the middle top"Grant of Leave to remain Five Year Partner Route".Yes I received it when my extension was granted.Many many thanks again. Good man.
Hi - this video was made based on my application which was back in 2019. The requirements may have changed so you will need to research or apply the requirement based on your own application. Hope that makes sense.
Hi thank you for the detailed information but I want to ask " can you apply with expired own country passport, I have lived here for 10yrs this September and haven't travelled and my home country passport has expired and to renew it is a problem.
No unfortunately you will need a valid travel document I think. That’s just my experience, but please check with a immigration advisor. Usually all the application check list says you need a valid travel document to apply
Hi, thank you so much for Your video. What about if my passport is expired, once I receive the ILR? I now have the biometric ILR card, but expired passport, what type of passport do I need now to travel, and how do I get one?
I'm the new subscriber. You have done good job..thanks for your informations. I would like to know about tire 2 dependent visa extension. Whether the dependent needs to meet any english language requirements.. please let me know..
Hi Juby - I don’t believe there is a requirement to prove English requirements for the extension on tier 2 dependent visa. Although I suggest you check when you submit the application. They have a checklist when you hit submit. Thank you for your wonderful comment and support!
Hi there, thank you for this video. It's really helpful. When applying for ILR there is a 28 days rule which means you can apply 28 days before visa expire. I wanted to start doing my online application early so I can do it properly. Do you know are they calculating this 28 days from the moment I start doing application or from the moment I make payment for it or from the date of my appointment?
@@TheNimbleNomad thank you for the reply. Would you mind explaining "submitting" part. I assume once you make payment your application will be submitted and it will be calculated from that date or you actually are submitting your application from the date when you go for appointment?
Hi Arjun, thanks for making this video! I have one question, my graduation degree done in Hindi but Masters in English, is that enough If I provide only master's degree for NARIC certificate, would it be enough?
Yes as long as one of your degrees meets the CEFR requirement with a B1 grade per the Naric evaluation you will be fine. My wife has two degrees one from her home country and one done in English. she is only submitting the one done in English. Good question - I will do an update video in a few weeks for her documentation soon.
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I have lived in the UK from 2010-2013 on Student Visa and PSW Visa and planning to return back to the UK but have no idea on which visa?
Yes that’s correct
Hi yeah my wife is applying for ilr but she pass her b1 english test on 1 extension is she has to do it again or she can used that one
Please do like and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Apologies if it is a bit too long but hopefully the detail on the video helps you if you are in the process of applying for the ILR!
Legal Disclaimer: I am not a qualified immigration advisor and any facts stated in this video are for sharing my experience. The points noted in this video are based on my own personal experience applying for an ILR. If you are in the process of applying for your UK ILR and are unsure about anything, then please do your own research and seek professional help as needed.
I’m going soon to apply for ILR please could you tell me if I really need to pass life uk test ?? Thanks
Yes you need to.
@@TheNimbleNomad i m already fill online form but can you tell me after submitimg form how can i submit documents online
There is a separate video I have created on my channel - you can watch that re ILR preparation and submitting document. If you still have questions happy to answer these.
Your video is much accurate informative than any others and forums as well. Well done.
Thank you
This is the best video I’ve seen on RUclips regarding the ILR, thank you for sharing the helpful tips!
Ian - thank you for your comment and support! Hope to keep providing the great content!
A very clear and in-depth guide on applying for the ILR! Thanks for making this content!
Thank you for your comment! Really appreciate your support!
Really good video! Great detail!
Thank you for your comment
Thanks a lot!
Very helpful. Now I can understand the process clearly. Btw you are very handsome.
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Great video, keep going and very well explained👍
Thank you
An excellent video with some good information on Indefinite Leave to Remain in the uk.
Thank you!
Thank you for your amazing explanation! great help!
Thank you for your comment and support!
Super helpful and informative video! Thanks for making it.
You’re welcome
Hi, well explained, thumbs up. Correction: it's £500 for priority service (5 working days decision) & £800 for next day decision.
Thank you for providing this information.
At the time of my application there were only 2 options available. Next day appointment has been taken out.
Thanks Arjun. I have 2 quick questions. 1. For the English proficiency requirement, can I submit the IELTS result I used for my visa application about 5 years earlier? 2. For the bank statement, do I need to submit a bank statement covering the 5 years period?
I love your videos - super clear. Thumbs up! I am NOT seeing the super priority service on checkout, only the standard! I am worrying - I called them and they said I have to keep checking as it wont show if they are all booked up. Did you have trouble getting the Super priority option?
Hiya - I applied for my ILR before the pandemic but my wife applied using priority last year and it was very straightforward. Super priority is unnecessary it’s the same thing as priority so you are paying an extra £300 for nothing much.
Great video, really helpful. Much appreciated.
Your channel has always produced excellent content. Hats off to a splendid and informative job.
I'd like to know what happens to our dependants when we do apply for an ILR; do they fall intot he same criteria as well or do they pay separately for their 5 years of stay?
Thank you - if they are eligible for ILR they can apply with you. If not then they will stay on their current dependent visa and apply for extensions as needed.
For clarity my wife is on tier 2 dependent and she has just completed her extension I have done a few videos about that you can watch it
@@TheNimbleNomad thank you so much.
Great video! What’s the requirements in terms of time away from UK? Is it 180 days in 5 years or 180 days in a year during the 5 years time? I thought the latter.
Hi Priya - thanks for your comment; you need to have not more than 180 days in one single year outside the UK. If you have you can adjust the 5 year period you want to use or if your travel is work/holiday related, then you can reflect that on the reference letter from your employer. Hope this helps
Hi Arjun, On the Absences during the 5 year period: You did show the spreadsheet, did you submit any sort of boarding passess etc for your trips or all you have done is get Absences incorporated in your employer letter?
Hi Arjun, thanks for this fantastic video explaining all the documents required for the ILR. Just a quick question, do we have to submit a copy of the degree certificate with the NARIC documents? Thanks in advance/
thanks pal,helped alot.
Dear Arjun, thank you for a brilliant video on this subject. Very well explained. I have a question: does the 28 day rule apply to ILR application of Tier 2 G dependants as well? Can they also apply 28 days before the end of qualifying period?
Hi - thanks for watching. I am not sure about that visa category, but ILR rules are usually all the same you can check on the home office site they have a document.
Thanks so much for sharing this information! Quick question please, is it max of 180 days during all 5 years of stay? Or 180 per year?
Hi - the rules have recently changed, I think it’s best to look up the requirements. They seem to be asking about leave granted and travel outside after 2018.
When I applied it was a maximum of 180 per 12 month period and there was a 5 year limit as well, which I can’t remember off the top of my head.
That’s a very good question. My wife was Canadian is in the process for applying for her I LR. We have been advised it’s 180 days per year. But I cannot find this in writing anywhere, so this jury still out.
This is a very helpful video! I am just wondering, what does the appointment date include and is it at the Home Office in Croydon or it depends!
Thank you for your comment - the appointment can be at any center in the UK you can choose this when you are booking it. I did go to the one in Croydon.
You need to go there and provide your fingerprints, take a photo and they validate your passport and BRP card scam against the originals. They also check if the scanned documents uploaded are legible and if not they rescan it.
There is no video on how the new point based PR system is related to getting the ILR. Could you please make a video on that?
Hi - thanks for your comment, my wife is applying for her ILR in Jan. I will make a video then.
Hi does the spouce visa also has 180 day absences as i heard there is no absences rule for spouce visa? Thanks
Hi - I assume you are asking about the requirements for ensuring you are eligible for ILR. If so, Yes it’s the same 180 days for everyone. My wife is also calculating the way I have shown in the video her absences.
Great video, thank you !!
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For ILR. They dont ask if u have had any problems with immigrations in other countries?
They ask that question for the first entry clearance visa
Hi Arjun, I love the video and was very helpful! Thank you for all you do. I'm currently applying for me ILR from a tier 2 visa from Australia. Do I still need to get a NARIC English certificate even though Australia's national language is English and all education taught in English? Cheers.
Hi - I don’t think you need it. I think that only applies to countries where the native language is not English. I would double check though
Hello sir
Thank you very much for your informative information.
One of my friend has had British passport he gave up (renounced)
Now he has his own country passport and I L E
Does he need to apply
(Indefinite Leave to Remain?)
Thank you for answering me
Thanks for creating this video. This is really helpful.
Do you know what supporting document are required for the dependents if they are applying along with the main applicant via 5 year (tier 2) route?
Hi Aayush - I don’t have this information. However the application process should stipulate the documentation. You will need pretty much the same documents I have highlighted anyway I assume.
I will do a follow up video on this as my wife will be applying soon
Hi yeah, Got my Citizenship Approved, just waiting letter from Home Office then I can book in Local Council for Oath Taking.
Awesome - I still haven’t heard back in mine. I submitted the biometrics on 8th Jan. I suppose it will take a couple of months. What was the timeline for you? How many months from submission to approval? I have not used the IDV app.
@@TheNimbleNomad , started my online application last Nov, 3 and Biometics last Dec, 10 then I received an email last Feb 24, that my Citizenship is Succesful, until now still waiting the letter from Home Office so I can book the Oath Taking.
Hey - did you scan all the pages of your passport or just the first and last pages?
All the pages for ILR. They need to see your travel history
Hi ! I have doubt regarding ILR application eligibility.
My wife entered on skilled worker visa 30 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2027 (60months)
And I have entered uk with dependent visa from 1 Feb 2022 to 30 Nov 2027(58 months)
How can i apply for ILR? With 58 months dependent visa?
Could you please elaborate or explain about 180 days criteria was not clear in the the Vedio
I heave an ILR since 2009, it’s a visa sticker not a BRP. How can change it from sticker visa to BRO
Nice video. Any chance you could share the spreadsheet to calculate ILR absences? Also, did you use any immigration lawyer?
I did not use an immigration lawyer although I had help from my company for some of the visa extension requests.
Sorry I cannot share the spreadsheet as it has my personal information on it.
@@TheNimbleNomad Thanks for responding. It would be great if you could share even an empty spreadsheet with a couple of arbitrary dates just to get the formulas :)
Hi , is it ok to keep old brp copy( the one issued when I first came in to U.K ) and the current brp copy as a proof of immigration coz I have no other proof. Thanks
Hi - if you are applying for ILR, then yes you can keep it. But make sure you check with home office.
As I understand it the immigration letter for your original visa is supposed to be the proof of immigration. This is what they told me when I called them.
Again to clarify, I am not a qualified immigration advisor, all information on my channel is based on my own personal experience here. Hope this helps and good luck.
Thanks so much
Great video, thanks fr sharing. I'd like to ask if I gotta submit all my previous passports since when I was a baby? - those passports aren't related to my stay in UK in 5 yrs but I have lived fr one or two years in another country when I was quite young so do I need to submit those passport pages as well? Thanks 😊
Hi - I don’t believe you need to submit all that. Only if you used the passport to live in the UK. I am not an immigration advisor so I would suggest you speak to one if you are unsure about anything
Hi Arjun congratulations on your ILR. I have a question: my tier 2 visa was issued: 30/05/2017 and expires 03/07/2022. I officially started work on 03/07/2017. When do you think should I apply: 28 days before the expiry date ( 5 June) or 28 days before the qualifying 5 years period ( 2nd May). Thanks
The latter - that’s what I would do, but I’m not an immigration expert
@@TheNimbleNomad thanks a lot Arjun
My spouse visa extension will expired Dec 2023
My question is do u think I can now take a LIFE of the UK exam even do my expiration is Dec 2023?
Thank you for your video. Is there a minimum annual salary requirement after we receive the ILR like holding tier 2 visa?
Thanks - I don’t think there is a requirement after you have received an ILR to have a minimum salary
Thank you for you efficient response:) did you have an immigration lawyer to help you with this process?
Thanks - no I did not, I did all of it by myself. It was pretty straight forward and I didn’t think an immigration lawyer was worth the money.
Hi Arjun that video was very useful for ilr I need to ask I have done all exam excluding life in uk test but just 1 problems I got different job now since last August 2022 before I was last company four 2018 to 2021so my question is how I'm going to ask then is been long time and it's really important from last company can I show then recent job absence. Thanks
I just watched an old 'Money Go Round' episode on the CAP policy, it highlighted food surpluses and artificially high costs. Not a good look for the EEC then, have things changed? As ever, I still remain unconvinced over our membership.
Hello. I am a nurse and i have a query about when to apply for my ILR. My entry date into the UK was 22/3/2017 on a tier 2 visa. This was cancelled by my sponsor in June on grounds of not fulfiling the NMC requirement. But I applied for another Tier 2 visa in August 2017 with the same sponsor. This was granted in October 2017. My query is that when do I start counting my 5 years continuous residency? Is it starting from my entry date or from the date of my second tier 2 visa? I have been receiving conflicting responses. Hoping to hear your opinion. Many thanks.
For the ilr do you only need to provide 1 months wage slip or 6 months with corresponding bank statements ?
Hi Arjun. Do we really have to do UK Naric checks for Degree and English lang for ILR applications? I did not have to do this for my initial Tier 2 application back in Aug 2015. Thanks :)
Yes you have to do this for ILR. It is a mandatory requirement if you are not from an English speaking country
@@TheNimbleNomad Thank you. Will do them :)
Hi, Can we replace employment letter with COS? Is the employment letter mentioned here is the one which we got once joined or do we need to ask the employer for it 30 days before application. Could you please clarify?
Hi, please confirm if our employer after 3years will not renew can on spouse take visa will it count previous 3 years to passport or ILR journey or will it be zero and start from zero???
Informative video.. i have a doubt on ilr.. 5 yr working in uk means 1yr course+2 yrs psw+ 2 yr working??
No - education is not work and you need to usually be on the same visa category to apply. I don’t know about PSW and if this is counted
Do you only need 1 payslip and bank statement for Ilr spouse visa settlement to ?
Hi Arjun thank you for detailed overview and sharing your process experience. I have one question on what date to be considered for 5 year calculation. Is it port of entry, start date on BRP or visa issued date from home county. Can you please share your thoughts if you know thank you
It's 28 days minus the date of entry clearance visa (which is the one month stamp visa on the passpor)t.
Good info thanks ! Could you please tell us , if you we don’t have academic qualifications which english test should we have to submit for ILR? Thanks !!
I believe either TOEFL or IELTS should suffice but please do check the government website:
www.gov.uk/english-language/degrees-in-english
The Nimble Nomad thanks !
Hello sir, please reply of my question, I am +2 passout medical student and want to pursue my bsc nursing either in Canada or in UK, which would be the best one? and how much time it would take to get ILR in UK.
Hello Brother, how many dollars is the current ILR fee?
Hello. I am currently in the process of applying for the IRL. I have leave to remain partner visa and I am using the set M form for the IRL application. I cannot find where I would enter or provide documentation on the time spent outside the UK. I remember seeing the question when I started the application, now I want to make changes and I can seem to find it. I have been documenting my trips outside the UK anticipating that I will be needing it.
There was a rule change last year I think about documenting trips. So you just need to go back into the form and update it based on questions. I think it asks whether you have had leave to remain provided since September 2019 or 2020. I can’t remember but my wife had the same thing when she applied..
She did not need to submit the travel proof - I did a video on Dependents ILR Application too you can watch that to get an idea of what documents she submitted
@@TheNimbleNomad Thank you for your response. I actually just found the question regarding travel outside the UK. I just need to fill out the dates but no documents required.
Dear can we upload documents in Colour or must in black and white ,grayscale?
Whatever is easier. I don’t believe there is a color specific requirment
Good information..helpful
How did you make your travel history? As per your passport stamps? Or as per your air tickets???? Sometimes air ticket dates do not match with the passport stamps due to transit delay.
using my passport stamps / travel dates.
Life in the Uk is not compulsory for ILR ? I guess we require to pass Life in the UK when we have to apply for British passport ?
No it is a require
Hello , I recently has Tier 2 General Visa, and i am planning to leave my home country , can i stay in my home for 4 months and come back to UK , with the same Tier 2 G Visa? Will it effect anything when i apply for PR ?
Hey Arjun. Any chance we can get our hands on the excel file you used to calculate your continuous stay? Thank you 😊
Hi again Arjun,
I’ve got another stuff to clarify. I’ll be applying for ILR with wife. So wanted to ask - what is the minimum number of document proofs required for the cohabitation evidence and for how many years ?
Is a letter from landlord also obligatory that we are living on the property ? Many thanks.
I don't think you need all that - i have done a video about dependent applications for ILR as well. You can check it out on the channel.
Hi Arjun, thanks for this video and helping out future applicants. This was really very useful information. I had a question regarding eligibility of ILR. Do we need to meet the salary threshold as well before applying ILR? I checked that online and it says like around 37K minimum to apply in 2021 and I m deficit with few thousands so wondering if I should switch my job as I have been employed for same company since 4 years in UK but haven't been able to get hike from them. Any information related to is appreciated.
Hi - thanks for your comment, although i think its best you speak to the employer and/or an immigration advisor. I think if you get a bonus from the company then maybe you could show that as also income on your employment letter.
Hi,
I just want to confirm that is it OK to submit the naric docs which were initially submitted to obtain tier 2 visa for ilr
Yes this should be fine based on my experience and understanding. I don’t believe these have an expiry date.
Hello Arjun, this is a very useful video. Thanks very much.
I’ve got a question and please clarify when you get a moment. I have changed job on tier 2 general visa. I had a gap of 10 days between the last working day (25-Oct) with my old employer and start date with the new employer (5-Nov). Does this affect my ILR ? Many thanks.
No - it does not impact your application in any way.
Do they ask for police certificate from your birth country? Thanks
Hi there thanks for the video. Can I apply with my spouse who changed from a tier 2 general to a spousal visa 2 years from arrival into UK. I.e. would she be eligible given change in visa?
Hi Arjun, such a helpful video.
I am on Tier 2/Skilled worker visa. As I expect to remote work for a while this year, My wife and I wanted to live in Airbnbs in different cities in the UK for a year or so. Do you think not having a rent contract and living in Airbnb would create any problem in our future ILR application?
Hi - that’s a very interesting idea. I think you can do it, it shouldn’t be a problem. They don’t actually ask about all your address but you will have issues with your company mail, setting up a bank account and other admin.
You need to provide a permanent address for HMRC tax accounting and several other admin related points such as NI number etc.
@@TheNimbleNomad thanks a lot!
Planning to use any paid post box service serive for mail forwarding. Lets see if I can make that work
Good idea! All the best!
Hey quick question - my ILR appointment is on Friday - when uploading docs on the portal what did you upload for section titled: Medical, Life Events and Business Purpose? Many thanks.
Only upload what you need - you can add additional stuff but not all sections are relevant
Sir education documents is necessary apply for uk ILR who came in uk skilled work visa
Thanks for the informative information. I am on the process to apply for my ilr set (o).Can I know for how many months do I need to show my bank statements? As I can’t find any specific answers to this .Thanks
I have covered this in my video. I provided 6 months when I applied.
Hi, I am going to apply for ilr settlement, after applying the settlement, my passport will expiry in 22 weeks, could anyone suggest me is that going to be an issue or it's fine.
I can't see anywhere about the information related to passport,just telling valid passport
Thanks in advance
I recommend making sure uou have a new passport before applying it take upto 6 months to get an ILR
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the helpful video. Question, does the UK Naric certificate expire? I have one from my original tier 2 application when I entered the UK 5 years ago and was wondering whether I could use that?
Yes you can use that
@@TheNimbleNomad thank you
Amazing video! I was just wondering if you could clarify a small query. It says on the website that the applicant has to earn a salary of 35800 GBP (minimum threshold). Is this an amount that has to be earned from Year 1 of the 5-year timeline or at the time of application for ILR?
Well it depends on the route that you are applying for based on what you are saying it sounds like it’s the PBS route, based on my own understanding it would be at the time of application.
I would recommend calling the home office helpline or speaking to a professional immigration advisor if you are unsure as I am not a qualified immigration advisor though. Thank you for watching and all the best!
And if we work for NHS (A rated) and applying for dependent's ILR separately. We dont need to submit a bank statement. Do we?
Coz.for the first dependent visa also we didnt submit coz the employer is A Rated. Please advise
I need help with the consent form, which parts do I have to sign for my son he’s 4 years old?
How long does it roughly take to get Decision for ILR application?
I have spent more than 180 days almost 10 months with my children out side the country due the country being in the red list during covid... I am Applying for my ilr next month..currently on spouse visa Can some please tell me if its going to be any problem???
How much do we need to pay for kid ILR application... Is it same as sdult
Hi thanks for making the video. Its very informative. I have a question and would be glad if you can help me out. I changed employers within the UK, but with my first employer I have no absences outwith UK. They are just normal ALs and I didn't leave the country. Does my letter still need to list out all my days of leave from them?
Thanks 😀
No you don’t need that. You can ask them to just say you never went abroad. It will help.
@@TheNimbleNomad thanks so much for replying so promptly.
Hi In which category should I upload my (partner/sponsor’s) passport on ukvcas website?
How early do you get your appointment for ILR after submission of Application?
You will need to book through the third party website which you are redirected to after you submit your application and pay all the fees.
However as far as I am aware the appointment bookings are all closed or have very limited availability. I have done a separate IDV app based on my wife’s recent visa extension in case you are curious
The Nimble Nomad I have my LITUk exam on 12/10 and my visa expires on 19/10 ,do you think online submission before visa expiry date is fine or I will be in trouble?
Hi how many days before I apply this from my current biomatric card expires?
Dear, How many absences are allowed in 5 years for EU Family Membre Residence?
I have been more than 180 days outside of the UK in 2019, Like an extra more 2 months and my 5 years are going to complete by January 2021, What should I do Bro?
Based on what you have said, it depends on what the circumstances for your travel were. If you were traveling for work or holiday, you can get this registered in the reference letter that you get from your employer.
Otherwise you can change the 5 year period you are counting towards your ILR application
@@TheNimbleNomad Hi, Great video. A quick one - would work remotely from outside UK be considered as Work or Holiday? And what supporting evidence should the employer provide for same, if needed? Thanks
Hi - it depends on what your agreement with your employer is and why you are abroad
Although for proof, you can get the employer to state on your referral letter why you were abroad, either on holiday or on work... just as I have shown in the video
Hi there I would like to know any news about the proces of ILR during covid19 my visa expired on 11th of june 2020 I applied with all the documents and everything need it and paid for all application but I haven't got any news about it at all, I dont know how long will take or what's the latest news about the home office. If you have any information about it please will be very helpful. Thank you
Hi there - I think the government website has some updates about the process. I think the website says that any visas that expired after pandemic will automatically be extended until end of July. From your comment I can’t tell when you applied BUT
If you applied on priority it typically takes only a few days so I would contact them ASAP.
If not then I’m afraid the process will take time.
@@TheNimbleNomad thank you for replying my visa has expired on 11th of June and I applied 28 days before the expire date soo I haven't got any email or anything at all I will try to contact them thank you for your response again.
Good luck - keep in mind if you didn’t apply through priority in normal times it can take up to 6 months!
Thank you for commenting and viewing my video - hope it helps
Many thanks for a nice video.I am going to apply ILR next week. I tried to understand several time from your video "evidence of immigration status". I am not still clear, can you please spear few minutes to explain?I never have this documents or is it part application process or which stage will I get it.? Thanks advance for your reply.
If you have applied for the tier 2 visa or the extension then you will have received a letter with a home office reference number. I have shown what the document is on the video, if you don’t have it then it maybe worth reaching out to the help desk and asking them what you can provide.
@@TheNimbleNomad I think I found it but its little different then your one. It says as a headline on the middle top"Grant of Leave to remain Five Year Partner Route".Yes I received it when my extension was granted.Many many thanks again. Good man.
Can kindly some on show how to upload supporting documents according new rules thank you
I have done a video on the IDV app on my channel - you can watch that if it helps.
Is nhs fees required for ilr visa?
No you don’t need to pay IHS fees for ILR.
To apply for this weather a person must have a job in shortage list?
With brp as spouse I have to spend 5 years here before apply for ilr right
Yes that’s correct.
Hi I wana ask something
I have gotten ILR behalf of my mother when I got a ILR I was 16 but now I'm 19 can I get british passport coz I'm over 18 now?
Hi Nimble Nomad, why does the employment letter require to be dated within 30 days of employment? No where did I see this as a requirement..
Hi - this video was made based on my application which was back in 2019. The requirements may have changed so you will need to research or apply the requirement based on your own application.
Hope that makes sense.
Hi thank you for the detailed information but I want to ask " can you apply with expired own country passport, I have lived here for 10yrs this September and haven't travelled and my home country passport has expired and to renew it is a problem.
No unfortunately you will need a valid travel document I think. That’s just my experience, but please check with a immigration advisor.
Usually all the application check list says you need a valid travel document to apply
Hi can u help me for ilr visa application purity based urgently fee to get in 2 week please
Hi, thank you so much for
Your video. What about if my passport is expired, once I receive the ILR? I now have the biometric ILR card, but expired passport, what type of passport do I need now to travel, and how do I get one?
Hi - You need to apply for your passport to be renewed. Simple as that. 😀
I'm the new subscriber. You have done good job..thanks for your informations. I would like to know about tire 2 dependent visa extension. Whether the dependent needs to meet any english language requirements.. please let me know..
Hi Juby - I don’t believe there is a requirement to prove English requirements for the extension on tier 2 dependent visa. Although I suggest you check when you submit the application. They have a checklist when you hit submit.
Thank you for your wonderful comment and support!
Cost of Naric documentation pls???
Hi there, thank you for this video. It's really helpful.
When applying for ILR there is a 28 days rule which means you can apply 28 days before visa expire.
I wanted to start doing my online application early so I can do it properly.
Do you know are they calculating this 28 days from the moment I start doing application or from the moment I make payment for it or from the date of my appointment?
Hi - it’s only when you submit the application. You can start 6 months earlier if you like it’s only the submission that matters
Hi - it’s only when you submit the application. You can start 6 months earlier if you like it’s only the submission that matters
@@TheNimbleNomad thank you for the reply.
Would you mind explaining "submitting" part.
I assume once you make payment your application will be submitted and it will be calculated from that date or you actually are submitting your application from the date when you go for appointment?
Yes that’s correct
@@TheNimbleNomad
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'Yes that's correct' for first option (paying) OR second option (appointment) ???
Hi Arjun, thanks for making this video! I have one question, my graduation degree done in Hindi but Masters in English, is that enough If I provide only master's degree for NARIC certificate, would it be enough?
Yes as long as one of your degrees meets the CEFR requirement with a B1 grade per the Naric evaluation you will be fine.
My wife has two degrees one from her home country and one done in English. she is only submitting the one done in English.
Good question - I will do an update video in a few weeks for her documentation soon.
@@TheNimbleNomad thanks and much appreciated Arjun! Have subscribed your channel and looking forward for more updates in future!