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UK ILR 10-Year Settlement Proposal: Where It Stands in May 2026

UK ILR 10-Year Settlement Proposal: Where It Stands in May 2026

The UK government's proposal to extend the ILR qualifying period from 5 to 10 years has not yet been enacted. Legislation is now expected in Autumn 2026. Over 200,000 people responded to the settlement consultation that closed in February 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Ilr Set O: UK Visa Guide

Ilr Set O: direct answer using UK Immigration Rules and FCDO travel advice.

16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
UK ILR Fees 2026: Cost, IHS Refund, Total Breakdown

UK ILR Fees 2026: Cost, IHS Refund, Total Breakdown

The headline ILR application fee published in the April 2024 schedule was £2,885 per applicant. Add the Life in the UK test (£50), an approved English language test (verify the current fee with your chosen test provider, typically in the low hundreds), biometric enrolment (£19.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK ILR Forms SET(M), SET(O), SET(LR) Explained

UK ILR Forms SET(M), SET(O), SET(LR) Explained

Which ILR application form to use: SET(M) for spouses and partners, SET(O) for most other 5-year routes, SET(LR) for Long Residence, and the other SET forms used for specific categories.

16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
UK ILR Refusal: Appeal and Reapplication Options

UK ILR Refusal: Appeal and Reapplication Options

Options after a UK ILR refusal: administrative review, appeal to the First-tier Tribunal where available, judicial review, and reapplication after addressing the reasons for refusal.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK ILR Good Character: Grounds for Refusal

UK ILR Good Character: Grounds for Refusal

The good character requirement for UK ILR: how criminal convictions, immigration breaches, tax non-compliance, and deception in past applications can lead to refusal.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK ILR Fees and Priority Service: Worth the Cost

UK ILR Fees and Priority Service: Worth the Cost

ILR application fees and the priority and super-priority service options. The article covers the standard fees, the additional cost of expedited processing, and when priority services are typically worth the additional fee.

16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
UK ILR Domestic Violence Concession Route

UK ILR Domestic Violence Concession Route

The UK ILR domestic violence concession route: who is eligible, the evidence typically accepted, the destitution concession for immediate support, and the application process.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK ILR for Children Applying with a Parent

UK ILR for Children Applying with a Parent

How children apply for UK ILR alongside a parent: the dependant route, the standard residence and absence rules, and the differences from independent child applications.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK ILR Bereaved Partner Route Explained

UK ILR Bereaved Partner Route Explained

The UK ILR bereaved partner route: eligibility for applicants whose British or settled partner has died, the evidence required, and the application process via SET(BP).

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK ILR Application Documents Master Checklist

UK ILR Application Documents Master Checklist

A master checklist of documents required for UK ILR applications: identity documents, qualifying residence evidence, test certificates, financial evidence, and route-specific items.

16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
UK ILR Absences Strict Rules and Day-Counting

UK ILR Absences Strict Rules and Day-Counting

How absences are counted for UK ILR applications: the 180-day rolling rule for 5-year routes, the 548-day total for Long Residence, and how arrival and departure days are treated.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK ILR 5-Year Route: Standard Pathway

UK ILR 5-Year Route: Standard Pathway

The standard 5-year route to ILR: which visa categories qualify, the 60-month continuous residence requirement, the 180-day absence limit, and the standard application process.

16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
UK ILR 10-Year Long Residence Route Explained

UK ILR 10-Year Long Residence Route Explained

The 10-year Long Residence ILR route: continuous lawful residence requirement, the absence limits (548 days total and 184 days in any single absence), and the situations where Long Residence is the only ILR option.

16 Jun 2026 · 12 min read
UK Family Visa to ILR: The 5-Year and 10-Year Routes

UK Family Visa to ILR: The 5-Year and 10-Year Routes

Family visa holders can apply for ILR after 5 years on the 5-year route or 10 years on the 10-year route. The choice often depends on whether the financial requirement is met. This article explains the differences, the application process, and the path to citizenship.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Skilled Worker Visa to ILR: The 5-Year Pathway

Skilled Worker Visa to ILR: The 5-Year Pathway

After 5 years of continuous Skilled Worker residence (or qualifying combinations), applicants can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. This article covers the eligibility tests, the documents needed and the practical timing of applying around employment, salary and absences.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Global Talent Visa to ILR: The 3-Year Fast Track

Global Talent Visa to ILR: The 3-Year Fast Track

Global Talent Exceptional Talent endorsement holders can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 3 years, faster than most other UK visa routes. This article covers the requirements, the evidence of continued contribution to the field, and the practical timing.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
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