Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK 2024 | How to apply, list of documents needed and costs

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Hi all,
So many of you had asked me in the comments section about How to get Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK! So in this video, we will be discussing the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK and the process for getting this through the Skilled visa(Tier 2 visa).
I will be covering a list of documents needed for both the main applicant and dependent, the total cost, and my tips at the end.
All tips included within this application are based on my own personal experience of successfully obtaining my ILR application and helped me immensely.
Links discussed in this video :
1. Check if you are eligible for UK PR/ ILR or not via the below link :
www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-t...
2. How to apply online?
Start your application: visas-immigration.service.gov...
3. English language requirement :
www.gov.uk/english-language
4. Dependent and family members' requirements for ILR
www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-t...
5.UKVCAS (Book Biometrics/Upload Supporting Documents): www.ukvcas.co.uk/home-internal
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[@seekhlaitayhain3700]

no one explains on youtube in such a brilliant and detailed way

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

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[@manjitsingh-vs3vn]

Awsome, no one will explain better ,thanks ❤

[@hibanazar13]

Informative as always.keep posting such informative videos... 😍

[@andresuaza]

What a thorough video. Thank you for all the valuable information.

[@PERRITOCBA]

Hello Sarika. Thank you very much for this fantastic video. I’ve got a quick question: is it possible to apply for ILR after handing over your notice? It’d a 3-month notice. I’d like to pay for the fast track system so I’m able to start a new job under the ILR. Thanks for your help!

[@rkbv2030]

Really great info, appreciate your effort, thanks.

[@PranavTrivediscorpio]

Hi Sarika, Thank you for such a helpful video. possibly could you please get info video in Current PSW visa for students and student dependent as well.

[@arpangoswami251]

Hi Sarika, hope you are doing well. I would like to request you to make a specific video on Archaeology. The process of application, grades, scholarships. Btw I'm in humanities stream and aiming to study in the UK.

[@user-ws9cj8oc1r]

Awesome, nice explanation,thanks ❤️

[@magret2679]

Thank you for this..

[@itzshowtym3001]

Sarika is the best vlogger about different country visa very informative 🥰 i hope soon you have your own immigration and recruitment agency. I will be your 1st applicant🤣

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Hahaha . You are so kind to me ❤️❤️❤️. I will help u free don’t worry about it .

[@akliluassefa3456]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@manishaacharya2907]

So informative ❤️.. as always loved your video. Request to make a video of maternity/paternity video as well.

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

hey, Manisha thank u so much. What exactly do u want me to cover? Did you mean to cover What is the UK law regarding maternity/paternity?

[@manishaacharya2907]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy that's right. I mean the maternityl/ paternity benifits in the time of work visa for 1 dependent and both skill visa. How the leave policies/ pay etc

[@y2TechGuys07]

Thanks Sarika...do a demo ILR video

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Sure 😊 .. waiting for more 19 people to comment for demo :D

[@odiriasemota7012]

Thank you for the information. Apart from council tax receipt and tv liscence which other d Receipt can I show to show?

[@famousorogun9946]

Hi Sarika, thanks for the information. Please, someone that already had master degree certificate in the UK. Would still need to apply for proff English test exam?

[@RugbyLeagueHistory]

Please note that the minimum salary requirement doesn't apply to people who are on Tier 5 visas like Ancestry Visa. It is only for those on Tier 2 etc.

[@tabishwasti]

Hi Sarika. Could you please upload the employer letter template on your website?

[@yumyumfoodsindiaspora]

Please do a demo video.

[@ajayji123]

Hey Sarika, your videos inspired me to secure a job in Uk . This video will inspire for ILR too. I had conveyed my thanks to you and Adi :).

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

That's great Vicky ! Congrats. Very happy to see this message. What job did you land for yourself ? i will help u as much as possible with ILR. Good luck to u.

[@hollykellner6181]

Hello, I can't seem to find the templates you said you could provide? Would I be able to get a link please xx thanks so much!

[@user-wl5mh9eb6l]

Thanks dear. Useful information. Dependent visa if they don’t have proof of bill what should they do?

[@ojasvidogra7463]

Can you please make a video for the subject psychology, procedure for being a psychologist in uk ; followed by the job opportunities during studies and after being a psychologist? Thanks already. I would be highly grateful to you.❤️

[@andalrajeshrajesh5826]

Same question for me also

[@askk2429]

Very helpful

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Glad to hear that

[@ajmain]

Hey Sarika! your videos are most informative. Thanks for it. I want to know more how much scope in electrical engineering job & also electronic engineering job at uk, and how can settle in uk with those sector ( the both sector are in the job shortage list ). The road will start with my MSc program. Please make a informative video in this topic. Thanks in Advance.

[@skandavel1984]

Hi Sarika, thanks for making this video. Could you please share the sample absence letter and employee certificate templates. Thanks

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Hey sure . Will upload it on my website this week . Few people already requested but couldn’t do so far .

[@kowdinyadharmavarapu]

​@@YourKnowledgeBuddy Hi we're can we download templates for absence form

[@sanitta8036]

Hi Sarika I changed my sponser once. Do I need to get employer letter from both for the application of ILR?

[@NileshGavali07]

Hi Sarika, Many thanks for sharing detailed information, Much appreciated. I am currently on Global Talent Visa and will be applying for ILR by Nov 2023, So I am doing preparation work for it. Since I got my Global Talent Visa in Nov 2020 I worked for multiple Organizations in the UK and last year I started Contract (Freelance) work. Could you help me to understand what documents I need to gather for my ILR application as I work for a contractor?

[@jollygood25]

Hi Sarika. Is my spouse required to give an English language test for ILR even if she hasn't given it as a dependent before? I am the main applicant. And only I had to give IELTS while applying for job here. Later, there was no need to give the test while renewing the visa. It's the same that works for me even for ILR, but just worried if wife has to give for ILR. Thank you.

[@amolbagal668]

Hi Sarika, Thank you so much ..very Helpful video. I am bachelor and working on skilled worker visa from last year but I don't have any proof of residency like council, electricity bills etc as I am staying in shared accomodation. Will there be any problem in the future if I am applying for ILR if I don't have any council bills on my name ? Thank you

[@J.RZinzuwadia]

Good video

[@GeetusGallery]

Hi , could you please mention different routes about how a 50 yr old can enter UK despite of tourist visa

[@sagarpatel6471]

Hello...we can apply ILR the 28 days before 5 years, so that will be counted from BRP issue date ? Or COS date ? I have COS starting from 21st April 2022 , BRP issue date is 30th March 2022 so which date I should consider for 5 years completion ?

[@alensylvester1376]

Brilliant video, very clear and apt!! I have a question- Me and my family will be completing our 5 year stay in UK (Skilled Worker) in June 2024, Our BRPs expire in July 2024. So technically we have to start the ILR application in June 2024. I have changed my job, and have a new BRP which has an extended expiry in Dec 2024 and my family's BRP still expires in July 2024. Can I apply the ILR application for all in June 2024?

[@avikmazumder8837]

Can you please upload the TWO templates from employers? KR Avik

[@srinivasanpalani6908]

Hello Sarika, Can you please let me know about ILR 7year child route

[@kedarnathraxa1936]

Hi, Could you share the templates for Absence letter and Employment letter please? Thank you in advance.

[@srinivasravilla8815]

Thank you @sarika. I got a doubt kindly advise. What will happen if i enter uk 1 month after the actual entry date pproved by immigration. My entry clearance sticker got validity from 8th may 22 to 8th july 22. I will enter uk on 9th june. My question is from when should i calculate the qualified calander days? Is it from date of entry into uk or entry clearance date. Pls clarify thanks in advavnce

[@anandaghosh2146]

Hi Sarika, thank u for sharing such good informative videos with us.... I just want to request you if it's possible can u make a video regarding spouse visa for uk... there are not many videos on the internet regarding it... thanks... stay well..

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Thank u 🙏. Yes definitely . It’s on my to do list .

[@anandaghosh2146]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy thanks again

[@Mohawk1982]

I have very serious questions to ask? I have my husband living in UK, and I am legally married to him. How would I apply or join my husband in England, he has settled status right now. I am a citizen of a commonwealth Country. What's the process and what I need to do. I am planning to consult a solicitor right now. Because HO is just nuts with the way it works their policy.

[@radhikabansal5267]

Hi, I am confused how 4th and 11th document different from each other. Can you please explain urgently as I am in process to submit my application.

[@liaquathussain3014]

I can not understand what is meaning of Visa stamping its first extension stamp or begining When you entered or The stamp we count the latest extension

[@mugstore99]

*My ILR (10 years route) expires on Dec 2024. I've been trying to find out how to extend it. Can you please help how am i suppose to extend my current ILR?*

[@TheHobbyvideos]

Thanks for making this informative video. I have a few questions. Absence letter from past employers: - Do I need to get an absence letter from all past employers? - What if I am not able to get the letters from past employers (in case they disagree to provide them, my ex employer doesn't do it because its against their policy)? - Does my dependent also need to submit an absence letter from her employer or is this required only for the main applicant? - If I have left my job, should I get the absence letter from my EX-employer now, or wait till I am eligible for PR in 4 years and then apply for the absence letter? Is there a validity of the absence letter? Q. For dependent living together proof: - Do I have to show proof of living together for the entire 5 years? Do I have to submit utility bills for the whole 5 years (60 months) which is 60 bills?

[@Waqas_093]

did you ever find the answer to the question about letter from past employer?

[@TheHobbyvideos]

@@Waqas_093 Yes, I did from other sources after this “so-called KZbinr” ghosted me. The absence letter is not a mandatory document anymore. I talked to some people who got ILR without submitting this doc.

[@Waqas_093]

@@TheHobbyvideos cool, thanks! This is the only doc i was worried about as past employer is not agreeing to provide one!

[@TheHobbyvideos]

@@Waqas_093 All the best, but do take the advice of a solicitor before submitting your application.

[@alexgoommen]

The estimated cost for each applicant is around £3000. Therefore, if there is a main applicant and a dependent candidate, the cost would be £3000 for each individual?

[@mohammadpanjshiri694]

Is it possible to apply the same time for your indefinite visa and travel document ?

[@mspmp3]

my company is asking for IELTS 6.5 band to prove it to get a certificate of sponsorship from the home office, is it required by the home office to have 6.5 bands to give a certificate of sponsorship.???

[@andreafernandes5608]

Hello sarika I’m currently on maternity leave applying for ILR Could you please help me with the template?

[@adesewasanusi2866]

Is it just one payment for you and your dependants on a single application or or payment is per head ??

[@NormanKasitom]

Great video as always, kindly share your excel sheet please

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Great . Will share on weekend .

[@jananaidu2904]

Please do a demo video

[@MuhammadAwais-gt7ty]

hi during 5 years i have been out of Uk 2 times for around 3 months each holidays and work from home allowed by company - what document i needed ? secondly if you please tell how early shall we apply for life in UK test and whats its validity ? thanks

[@anindraamu7869]

My wife has ILE not ILR do they mean both same thing or something different, I am little confused.

[@divyat7245]

What is considered as visa stamping ? Is it the date when we received the passport with visa stamped or brp start date or visa stamped by the immigration officer when we enter the UK? Please answer this Thanks

[@1718myth]

Hi Sarika, My wife is doing Masters in UK and i am going as a dependent to UK. If i am able to find a job with sponsorship can apply for ILR.

[@zuhaibmohamed721]

Please do a demo

[@naveenajee]

Hi Sarika! 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?

[@moulalihadimani3367]

I have not scanned the empty pages in the passport. Is it compulsory?

[@avinashgoyal8243]

I am on a skilled worker visa, please can you advise for how many days maximum in a year I can work remotely from outside the UK eg India

[@asmasaleh8899]

We are one month late to apply for ILR. My visa has expired month before. What can i do?

[@surya2089]

Any video how to apply for tier 2 visa extension pls

[@shanilranka1683]

What if you have more than one employer during the 5 year period ? Not sure if the ex employer would give absence certificate later on .

[@stinga_]

I only use my bank statements and stamps in my passport to show I wasn't absent . Used p60s and whatever wageslip i could find.

[@salmankhanhandsome]

👍🏻

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

thank u dost

[@salmankhanhandsome]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy you're always welcome 👍🏻😊

[@guntejb794]

Hi Sarika, thank you for making this video on applying for an ILR which gives the information clearly and quickly. Are declaration and consent forms the same? I have found the consent forms (3 options) on the UK GOV website but can't find the declaration form anywhere. Any help/link in this regards will be very helpful. Thanks.

[@chambaliasardar7414]

Hi,mam As i am in UK on youth mobility visa scheme Tier 5 can i switched on this to Tier2 without leaving country kindly let me know please

[@user-te6bn7yy2t]

Hi you can share the ILR template. Thanks

[@himanshuarora7792]

Mam i think u should make a video of how to apply tier 2 visa for candidates who got cos by their employer step by step as this will save lot of money for them to gove to solictors

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Already covered Himanshu kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWGanGSset10kLM

[@deepaksubudhi2029]

What about address proof, no need of that to apply for ilr?

[@smile93]

What is the difference in terms of buying real estate or starting a business for those on ilr and pr....???

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

hey from my knowledge no difference because when you get ILR/PR, you can either buy real estate or start your own business. (also i am not a solicitor but just sharing my knowledge )

[@vivekshukla636]

Hi Sarika can you please explain this line “You must have spent no more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months.” What I understood is that I am allowed to spend less than 180 days outside of uk each year until 5 years, is that right? I am on partner dependent visa, I had to travel India for emergency and I may have exceeded more than 180 days in total until now, we should be eligible for ILR next year in November. Can you please tell us will there be any problem? Many thanks.

[@PearlUK11]

Even I have same doubt ? Can anyone explain about 180 days leave

[@zerocification]

@@PearlUK11 "No more than 180 days' absences are allowed in a consecutive 12-month period." Which means it is a moving time period, there is no specific start and end date. For example from 12 March 2021 to 12 March 2022, or 1 April 2021 to 1April 2022.

[@Gege333111]

Thank you so much for this useful video I have question, please I have NARIC certificate that my degree level B1 in 2017 Can I use the same NARIC certificate 2017 or do I need to request a new one

[@zerocification]

You can use your NARIC certificate but make sure you got it by following the red route, because blue route will not be accepted for settlement.

[@reham7799]

Thanks a lot for sharing this video. I'm applying for ILR as a partner so do we need to prove that we live together since 5 years I mean the paper or only 6 months I'm confuse. 😒

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Hey we provided marriage certificate + our council bill for last 5 years where we both had our name on it + bank statement also contains the address

[@reham7799]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy brilliant thank you so much. 😊

[@nomadic2802]

If we are doing job out of our field or doesn’t relate to our degree, are we still eligible for ilr

[@samsungdisc52x]

Working in IT via Indian ( TCS) company. I came and lives in UK first time in 2013 and spent 4 months on work visa. I lived in Switzerland on work visa 2 years. 2016 to 2018 -- 2 years - Work permit I am living in UK on Tier2_ ICT visa since 4 + years. 2018 to still.....UK ( T2_ICT Visa) Here I would like to know is there any chance can I get ILR in UK ? Would really appreciate if you could advice us,is there any chances to us. Thank you in advance.

[@annabellewong8305]

Hi Sarika, I am applying for ILR and didn't see the option to choose Priority or Super Priority at the payment page. What should I do? Will a solicitor be able to help? Thank you

[@zerocification]

There is a quota on the priority service and it is not available always. I suggest trying to check from time to time to find an available slot.

[@chathuriweerasinghe6187]

If I passed and get PR. But if my dependent failed what happened

[@RifatErdemSahin]

how much needed to be paid ? for 2 kids one born in UK one born outside UK ? 6 years and 6 months old

[@elisepaul3147]

Your download free templates link leads to sketchy pop ups and ads. Do you have the actual link?

[@bhavinpatel2479]

Mam how many pay slip require and bank statement require while applying Ilr ?

[@DCsworld693]

Hi Sarika, very informative video.... please could you tell me if I can switch jobs when in skilled workers visa?; If yes does the counting of number of years starts again when I get the updated visa? Or is it purely based on the total number of years spent in UK regardless of the job switches?

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Hey u can switch . Your clock doesn’t start from zero again . So rule is u need to be on Skilled visa for 5 years where u can work for either one employer or more than one .

[@DCsworld693]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy thank for clarifying, really helped..... please could you create a video on how one can switch job while in skilled workers visa and what are the processes/steps.... Also if you could tell me if the visa fees remain same if one switches job

[@ariannenulud2055]

Hi Mam Sarika, when applying for ILR do we need to pay for the IHS fee? Thank you in advance

[@RugbyLeagueHistory]

I know it costs £2408 for the ILR. I don't think you have to pay the international healthcare surcharge again.

[@candyredgard2432]

What is the ancestral visa ILR route

[@Freedom-fg2iu]

Do we have to be with same sponsor for 5 years for getting ILR ? Is there any problem if we get 2 years sponsorship visa first time then extend to 3 years next time ? Or it should be always 5 years at the time or issue?

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

1. U can change sponsor as many times as u want 2. Doesn’t matter as long as it’s total 5 years on Skilled visa .

[@adeolaoke4165]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy How do we gather the evidence after we have left the employer

[@elangovanm3444]

Mam how are you, my question is my son is working as Junior doctor with tier2 skilled worker visa, is it require to work in uk without break in 5 years to apply for ILR. Suppose he worked with skilled worker for 2 years, then If he comes to India for 6 month because of no vacancy in his job, then if my son come to UK for other junior doctor job after 6 month how immigration dept consider his 5 years to apply for his ILR

[@ilovecheesecheddar5964]

I am canadian, i have two kids in united kingdom they are british, can i apply indefinite leave to remain in uk?

[@krishnakrish9312]

Hi Sarika, Just want to know is there any visa options available something similar to HSMP.

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Hi Krishna , Yes Skilled visa .

[@krishnakrish9312]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy Skilled Visa required job offer and minimum salary right ? but HSMP don't required sponsorship or salary criteria as far i know only thing we need is good qualification & enough funds to support our self for first 1 year.

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Can u expand what is HSMP as I don’t think there is any U.K. visa which exists like this . Old name of Skilled visa in 90’s was HSMP , later it was changed to Tier 2 general & now it is called Skilled visa .

[@krishnakrish9312]

@@YourKnowledgeBuddy High Skilled Migration Program from 2008 to 2011 under Tier - 1 General this visa process don't need any sponsorship or salary criteria later changed to Skilled Visa.

[@kunsha1]

What if Iam in India working for 2 months for personal work and working from India office

[@user-py9yx5dg2y]

my wife got indefinite leave to remain but she work in nhs ..then ihs his free for dependent

[@kiratkirat3093]

what if we are on work visa but not qualified in Uk

[@siddharthagrawal4710]

Hi sarika please share the template

[@ashishsharma369]

❓Is applying for ILR from India available to an Indian, so that resident / civilian can land in London with PR in his / her hand❓

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Hey no . Firstly u need to be in the U.K. for 5 years ( on Skilled visa) . Please read the full details provided in my video description.

[@ashishsharma369]

Ok. I got you @@YourKnowledgeBuddy . Thanks 👍

[@gagandeepkaur636]

If somebody don't complete university but you switch visa to tier2

[@Freedom-fg2iu]

If we take maternity leave during work permit period it will affect the ILR?

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

No it will not . U need to submit letter with payslip from your employer.

[@bhavikkshatriya2585]

Skilled worker can start part time self employee ? Is it problem for ILR visa ?

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

From my knowledge u cannot

[@travelallarici]

Hello! Thanks for recording this I’ll definitely use as a checklist. One question though: can you advise when applicant had broken the continuous residency due to the pandemic? What documents to provide to justify the absence then. Thanks in advance!

[@satishbhardwaj]

PCC is need or not

[@jiyogeorge7419]

Hi my daughters born in 2020& 2022 in UK when i was on tier2 visa. I will be applying for PR by end of 2024. So as my daughters are not completed 5 years, are they able to apply for PR with me???

[@durgamadhabnanda8203]

Yes you can. Once you get your ILR you can apply for British citizenship for your kids

[@kerancorla1310]

Can you send the template

[@olawalefasanya6494]

Hi

[@shadi4736]

Hi Sarika, Many thanks for the info. Please may you help me on this ? I am going to apply for settlement ILR under the tier2 scheme and I know the earliest I can apply is 28 days before my 5 years fills & also before my current visa expires. Is it acceptable if I pay extra for a fast decision (means 28 days earlier plus requesting for super fast priority service) or is it too risky & my application may be refused ? sorry- I hope it makes sense. thanks again anyway.

[@YourKnowledgeBuddy]

Hey it will be refused . U cannot apply before 28 days .

[@shadi4736]

Thanks for the prompt response. Sorry Sarika, I didn't mean to apply earlier than 28! I meant to apply just 28 days before and pay an extra £500 to get a faster decision. Thanks & kind regards. 🙏

[@kinnari3]

Hi Sarika, thanks for making informative video. I need to know I have *5 years Global Mobility Business visa* . May I applicable for ILR ?? My husband age is 45 now . He is In IT field.