ILR & British Citizenship
Make the UK your permanent home with expert settlement and citizenship guidance.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
ILR — also known as settlement — allows you to live and work in the UK without any immigration time restrictions. It is a major milestone and an important step towards British citizenship.
To qualify, you typically need continuous residence in the UK for a qualifying period (usually 5 years), a pass on the Life in the UK test, and evidence of meeting the English language requirement.
British Citizenship by Naturalisation
Once you have held ILR for 12 months (or 3 years if married to a British citizen), you may apply for naturalisation. British citizenship gives you the right to a British passport, the right to vote, and the ability to pass citizenship to your children.
How Legal i Can Help
Eligibility Check
We assess your qualifying residence, absences, and any factors that may affect your application.
Form Preparation
Accurate completion of SET(O), SET(M), SET(BTC), and AN forms to avoid unnecessary delays.
Document Review
A thorough check of all supporting evidence before submission to the Home Office.
End-to-End Support
We are with you from the initial assessment right through to receiving your decision.