📘 Chapter 1: The Values and Principles of the UK

1.2.1 Requirements for settlement (ILR)

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Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), also known as settlement, gives you the right to live, work, and study in the UK for as long as you like. To apply for ILR, you normally need to have lived in the UK for a continuous period of five years on a qualifying visa. You must also meet English language requirements.

Key Facts

  • ILR gives the right to live, work and study in the UK permanently
  • Usually requires 5 years continuous residence
  • Must meet English language requirements

To qualify for ILR, applicants must pass the Life in the UK test, which demonstrates knowledge of British life, history, and values. You must also show that you have not spent too much time outside the UK during your qualifying period and that you have no serious criminal convictions. There is a fee for the ILR application.

Key Facts

  • Must pass the Life in the UK test for ILR
  • Must not have spent too much time outside the UK
  • There is an application fee
Requirements for settlement (ILR)
Illustration: Requirements for settlement (ILR)

Once you have ILR, you can live in the UK without any time limit on your stay. However, if you leave the UK for more than two consecutive years, you may lose your ILR status. ILR is also the first step towards becoming a British citizen, which you can apply for after holding ILR for at least 12 months.

Key Facts

  • ILR has no time limit on stay
  • ILR may be lost if you leave for more than 2 years
  • ILR is the first step towards citizenship

📝 学习笔记

  • ILR 是 Indefinite Leave to Remain 的缩写,也被称为永久居留权。
    • ILR 赋予在 UK 永久居住、工作和学习的权利
    • 通常需要连续居住 5 年
    • 必须符合英语语言要求
  • 通常,您需要持有符合条件的签证在 UK 连续居住 5 年才能申请 ILR。
    • ILR 赋予在 UK 永久居住、工作和学习的权利
    • 通常需要连续居住 5 年
    • 必须符合英语语言要求
  • 您必须通过 Life in the UK test 才能获得 ILR 资格。该考试涵盖英国的生活、历史和价值观。
    • ILR 赋予在 UK 永久居住、工作和学习的权利
    • 通常需要连续居住 5 年
    • 必须符合英语语言要求
  • 如果您连续两年以上离开 UK,您可能会失去 ILR 身份。
    • ILR 赋予在 UK 永久居住、工作和学习的权利
    • 通常需要连续居住 5 年
    • 必须符合英语语言要求

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