Indefinite Leave To Remain- Eligibility, Documents, Costs

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ILR is one of the most important milestones as an expatriate while living in the UK. After ILR, you are eligible to live, work and study in the UK without any restrictions. I have discussed the eligibility criteria, documents, and costs involved in the ILR application, based on my personal experience.
Relevant Links:
1. Life in the UK Test Preparation:
• Life in the UK test (2...
2. Official Life in the UK
www.officiallifeintheuk.co.uk...
3. American Express Cashback Credit Card:
americanexpress.com/en-gb/ref...
4. Information about ILR:
www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-t...
5. Letter From Employer- 1drv.ms/w/s!ArAKZ3yJAX7ghoB4x...

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@chidiogonwosu7600 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I really needed the info

@abdussamad5441 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your explanation ❤

@ainaibukunoluwa359 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Thank you

@justinvictorian24 Жыл бұрын

Super sir . Informative ✌🏻

@vickichumuk Жыл бұрын

This is as accurate as one can get. Thanks for the succinct information. This is just one small difference in procedure for English language eligibility if you have a bachelor's/masters degree from any applicable country including US/UK/Aus/Canada etc. All you need to do is get your degree validated for English language eligibility from ECTIS. Then, you don't have to take any tests.

@minkigoyal8904 11 ай бұрын

Hi, Is masters in English from India valid for ILR purpose? If yes , do we still need to get this validated from Ectis? What is Ectis BTW?

@sadequekhan6771 Жыл бұрын

Really nice and informative video. I am going to apply for my IRL in next 2 years, so, I will start making the preparations from now as you mentioned. I even share your video to one of my Syrian friend who will also be eligible soon. Thank you for making this.

@made_sense 10 күн бұрын

do you need cohabitation for 5 years or a recent one is enough. Please can anyone answer this question.

@aakkhhiil 10 ай бұрын

Hello Dr Suman, very useful video. I have shared this with my friends.I am about to apply for an ILR. In the other document list they have asked for evidence of my immigration status in the UK? Do you think my visa stamp (entry level visa) + All BRP (during the 5 year period) would be fine to support my immigration status. Or do I need any other document. I look forward to your reply.

@SumanPaulDoc 10 ай бұрын

Passport -all pages including visa stamps is enough. If you have all the BRPs then provide that as well. I only had the recent BRP.

@Jyothi-hm1yn Жыл бұрын

Hi sir.In one of your video you said you didn't choose usmle since you couldn't afford the preparation costs back then.If you had to go back in time would you choose US or the UK pathway?And why? I am confused which country to pursue my postgraduation.I am okay with both the countries.My only intention is to achieve financial independence at the earliest and settle early. Most of my friends who are from a wealthy background have chosen uk over us. Sorry I know my doubt is too silly. But I am honestly confused between the two countries. If possible please make a video comparing both countries.

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

I am not in a position to compare UK and US. I have never been to the US and have no experience with their healthcare system. The salaries in the USA is definitely much higher than in the UK. I hope to be financially free by my early 50s- I think my UK income will be sufficient for this goal.

@shenyshaju7767 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sir, did you have to submit p60 forms (please mention the duration of p60 forms you submitted) at the time of ILR application. Also would be appreciable if you could provide a template for absence letter from the previous employer.

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

I didn't submit P60 for my application. 1drv.ms/w/s!ArAKZ3yJAX7ghoB4xH_rjR-uCU7yhw?e=hEfBAX

@amalfarooqi3179 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir. Very informative video. My question is whether we have to submit ilr application for kids also below 14 years of age. Or its only for adults?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

It depends on where the children were born. If they will be eligible for British passport once you have ILR then you dont need to apply for them. I didnt apply for my 1 yr old daughter.

@Amatuerbaker Жыл бұрын

You mentioned you also uploaded bank statement, how far back did you have to upload? The bank statement for the whole 5 years?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

3months

@jecintawangari7849 Жыл бұрын

first thank you for very paramount information, my question is can I apply for IRL the current visa will expirer 20 days before 5 years ?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

yes, you are allowed to apply 20days before 5years.

@rajcp123 Жыл бұрын

This is loads of useful information indeed. Thanks for that. I have a question about the IELTS. You mentioned that you used the IELTS certificate from the original Tier 2 application but I guess that must have been expired after 2 years. Do they accept the expired one? TIA for the reply.

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

They will only accept the date expired one if you have previously used the same certificate for previous visa application.

@rajcp123 Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc thanks for clarifying. So we can use it even if it’s expired as long as it’s the same one we used for the initial tier 2 general application.

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

@@rajcp123 That's right

@ggjaietechtamil6736 2 ай бұрын

Hii sir , hopefully you are very well.i have one doubt about utility bill ,rent,council tax.we need to submit these kind of documents,and when i came uk for student visa i have proved my english qualification with my indian degree certificate.i want to show this one for that

@SumanPaulDoc 2 ай бұрын

You need some form of address proof- utility bills, council tax bills, rental agreement are the easiest to provide. There are some alternative routes for English qualification provided in the official website. Check if they will accept your proof.I did IELTS as it was mandatory for the job.

@user-is1hu3kp8e 11 ай бұрын

Hi Am a nurse . I was on maternity leave so I got only 22,000 annual income this year as I had only statutory government pay . Do I need 25000 to be eligible? Will that affect ilr?

@malikhussain5062 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for video I have question do I still need landlord agreement for house where I lived to apply for ILR please update

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

No need for landlord agreement for previous addresses. I only provided a utility bill for my current address.

@dacsaab5352 Жыл бұрын

Sir i m doing respiratory medicine too first year , sir in your paces exam was it regarding general med or respiratory medicine? & If general medicine how did u manage that being a respiratory doc , & lastly after competing the exam you could opt to work as a respiratory physician or both ?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

MRCP/Paces is for general medicine, not respiratory medicine. In UK, respiratory is dual training with general medicine so you have to do both

@TheRosspurple 8 ай бұрын

Did you had to upload every page of the passport or just the photo page

@SumanPaulDoc 8 ай бұрын

Every page

@user-zj9jv1jn6b 2 ай бұрын

Dear, what if BRP ( ILR ) got expired last month, it was 10 years on brp?

@SumanPaulDoc 2 ай бұрын

ILR BRP are being changed to digital evisa from december 2024.You may apply for one: www.gov.uk/get-access-evisa.

@ganvirrohan 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information . I have some more queries regarding the documents , if you could please help ?

@SumanPaulDoc 10 ай бұрын

Please consult an immigration advisor.I don't have much knowledge about these. My application was straight forward so I could manage it.

@rabiayousaf8692 10 ай бұрын

Hi, do you pay for IHS (Health Surcharges) while applying for ILR application?

@SumanPaulDoc 10 ай бұрын

Not required.

@usmansarfraz7856 Жыл бұрын

Hello Suman,I have to apply for ILR in September 2023,just have a quick question im self Employed so for financial evidence what documents i have to provide except than the bank statements?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

HMRC tax return documents are accepted.There is a list on the gov.uk website.

@jayanichalindrawickramarat4325 11 ай бұрын

Hi If I get 5 months of no pay leave from NHS and stay out side uk…. (Less than 180 days , outside UK, on no pay leave )will it affect to ILR

@SumanPaulDoc 11 ай бұрын

It should not affect ILR if you return within 180 days. www.gulbenkian.co.uk/how-long-can-you-stay-outside-the-uk-on-tier-2-visa/#Can_Taking_A_Prolonged_Stay_Outside_the_UK_Affect_Eligibility_to_Indefinite_Leave_to_Remain

@shruthysj671 5 ай бұрын

I have a question on 180 days of living outside the uk, let's say my working visa started from April 2023 and i was outside the uk from sep 2023 till march 2024(178 days) does it mean till sep 2024 I can be outside the for only 2 days as it completes 180 days? Can you please help me to understand.

@SumanPaulDoc 5 ай бұрын

www.gov.uk/government/publications/indefinite-leave-to-remain-calculating-continuous-period-in-uk You will find all the Information in this document.

@mdrifadchowdhury4945 10 ай бұрын

Did you submit any documents to prove continuous 5 years residency in the UK?

@SumanPaulDoc 10 ай бұрын

Just the passport and BRP.

@abins1003 Ай бұрын

Is credit card bills an.evidennce of proof of address and how many years proof has to be given

@SumanPaulDoc Ай бұрын

Its better to choose utility bills like energy, council tax, bank statement etc. Just the recent month as address proof

@shanthikumar6844 Жыл бұрын

Sir, one doubt this is my fifth year in UK in work visa. Am planning to bring my husband here. While Iam applying for ILR status can i apply for him as well ? Or should he spend 5 years to reach ILR status? Kindly reply

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

He will need a 5yrs stay. But he can get ILR dependant status once you have your ILR.

@ajaykonathala 6 ай бұрын

Hello Suman ji, Do we have to submit absence letters from employer? I heard from below video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLJzrbJ3np2pp30.htmlsi=GKTtdYx7PhdBNr3c That absence letter is not required anymore when we apply for ILR? Please let me know . thank you

@SumanPaulDoc 6 ай бұрын

You need a letter from employer which simply states :no unauthorized leave but not the exact dates of absence. I have provided an example letter in the description box.

@kapilkheteroal Ай бұрын

Hi, My Tier-2 General UK visa is granted on 25th March,2020 and valid until 15th April,2026(as the company agreed to extend 1 year). Unfortunately, due to covid restriction I’ve continuous absences. Absences Calculated : April,2026 - April,2025 --No absence expected April,2025-April,2024 --No absence expected April,2024-April,2023--No absence April,2023-April,2022--No absence April,2022-April,2021--Arrived in UK on 13Aug,2021 ,so the absences are from (12 Aug -15 April,2021) which is less than 180 days. As ILR counted backwards, Based on this calculation, I will spend 4 years and 7months in UK. Am I still eligible for ILR? Your feedback will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

@SumanPaulDoc Ай бұрын

I am not sure about this.Best to seek professional advice from a solicitor. I actually waited few months even after being eligible just to avoid this risk. Anyway your continous residence is not a problem as you have stayed within 180 days limit.

@coolkattu 10 ай бұрын

Hi All I need a help to get clarify on below specific scenario, Scenario: 1 Right now I’m in skilled worker visa and my wife is in dependent visa with me for past 1 year. Now if my wife (dependent visa holder) switch to skilled worker visa. And I switch from main applicant to dependent visa of her skilled worker visa. What will happen to ILR (5years) clock? Will it get reset for both? Ques 1: Then will my wife clock towards ILR will get reset? Does she need to be again wait for another 5 years to get ILR? Ques 2: In case , if I switch to dependent visa of her skilled worker visa. Then will my ILR clock will get reset too? Thanks in advance.

@SumanPaulDoc 10 ай бұрын

Your wife's clock will reset and she will need another 5years for ILR. Not sure about your visa implications.

@coolkattu 9 ай бұрын

Ok thanks and what if I switch to tier 2 dependent .Will it also reset the ILR count for me

@ajayakumarc8194 Жыл бұрын

Nice video sir. I have a doubt.my wife now working as nurse in tier 2 visa since 2022 october. Next year 2023 september me and childrens are planning to go in dependent visa. After 5 years when we apply for ILR , is the 180 days requirement is applicable to me if i stay 180 days more than outside uk. I heard that this law is not applicable is not applicable to spouse

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

To my knowledge, the 180 day rule also applies to dependant partners.

@veigas1987 Жыл бұрын

applicaple to all...

@naqashhaider5585 Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc hey bro i have question regarding salary and tax i am on senior carer visa in a home care company and you know in home care salary totally depends on how many hours you work my employer paying me 11 pounds per hour but on my initial 1 year cos employer mistakenly mentioned 29000 salary but he is paying me 11 per hour and its hardly touching 18000 after a year in total so will it effect on my ilr or can create any tax issues with hmrc or home office now he issues me new cos with salary bracket of 23000 per year but will pay me according to hours so on home office web i have seen that one should be paid minimum wage 10.10 or 80% of the occupation rate or current salary of the occupation so please guide me in this

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

Your situation is quite complex and needs professional advice. The Cos salary is slightly different from the actual take-home salary as the sponsor just provides a tentative amount. Even in my Cos, It was different from my actual salary.

@marykoshy4641 Жыл бұрын

Bank statements printed online acceptable for ILR applications as part of my document?or had to be printed and stamped by bank as they charge for the stamp & print?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

Online print was fine.No need for bank stamp. You have to upload all the documents rather than submitting the copy.

@joshbogs Жыл бұрын

How many months bank statement were you required to present ?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

@@joshbogs 1 month

@nileshrana1607 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sir Thank you for vedio its really helpful My question is if anyone having healthcare visa I mean carer and not getting 40 hours then its effect to ilr??? Thank you

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I didn't understand the question. Do you mean healthcare worker but not working 40hrs/ week?

@nileshrana1607 Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc yes please In that case any problem??

@nileshrana1607 Жыл бұрын

Please reply me

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

@@nileshrana1607 if you work Upto 80% of your hours, then no problem

@nileshrana1607 Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc thank you so much

@veigas1987 Жыл бұрын

after ILR... how long we can remain outside UK.... 2 years?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

2yrs

@veigas1987 Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc thanks...we must enter UK before 2 years to keep valid our ILR

@naveenajee Жыл бұрын

Hi sir 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?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

You both need to complete the 5yrs stay for ILR application. She can apply once her timeline is achieved and then you can apply after 2months.

@naveenajee Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc thank you! But how can I extend my visa for another 2 months?

@roufee Жыл бұрын

whats the difference between CASH and CASS. heheh

@mazukm Жыл бұрын

Have you paid nsh surcharge?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

Not required for ILR.

@sauravpaul242 Жыл бұрын

How many days of council tax is required?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

My council tax bill is sent as an annual bill, for the whole year

@sauravpaul242 Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc how many years?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

@@sauravpaul242 1 year

@sauravpaul242 Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc Is last 1 year is enough?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

@@sauravpaul242 it must be current year

@Truthexclusive231 Жыл бұрын

Sir I need your help

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

How can I help

@roufee Жыл бұрын

Citizenship vs CitizenSIP. where are your 'H' sounds bro? you eating your H's?

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

That's how I speak bro. Can't help it.

@roufee Жыл бұрын

@@SumanPaulDoc practice makes everything perfect. Keep pushing.

@rahulradhakrishnan5619 Жыл бұрын

Sir could you provide your Instagram ID? Wanted to ask you a few questions... Aspiring MD respiratory medicine doctor

@SumanPaulDoc Жыл бұрын

drsuman_paul

@minkigoyal8904 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos Dr Suman . I really appreciate it👍

@user-is1hu3kp8e 11 ай бұрын

Hi Am a nurse . I was on maternity leave so I got only 22,000 annual income this year as I had only statutory government pay . Do I need 25000 to be eligible? Will that affect ilr?

@SumanPaulDoc 11 ай бұрын

I am not sure about minimum pay eligibility for ILR.if course it can affect your visa sponsorship. Please check the gov.uk website for clarification