British Citizenship

British residence (ILR)

In order to qualify for Permanent residence there is a set of requirements, such as continuous residence in the UK, good knowledge of English language, no criminal convictions and many more. Our expert team is offering their assistance to guide you every step of the way to a positive result in obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain.

If you are a foreign national and you are granted an Indefinite Leave to Remain (also commonly known as ‘Permanent Residence’), you will have permission to live and work in the UK without restrictions. There are certain visa categories that can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain, as follows:

• Spouse visa

   / Unmarried partner visa;

• Tier 1 visa / UK work permit (after 5 years);

• UK ancestry visa

   (after 5 years);

• EU nationals and dependents (after 5 years);

• Long residence (after 10 years of legal residency in the UK).

There is no statute of limitations to Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, however, it is important to note that you should not spend more than two years outside the UK as this may lead to the loss of ILR.

There are a number of circumstances that may cause a person to lose Indefinite Leave to Remain status. Indefinite Leave to Remain may also be revoked if an offence was committed, which will lead to deportation from the UK.

An individual may be eligible to apply for British Citizenship 1 year after being granted Indefinite Leave to Remain. Benefits from acquiring British citizenship are obvious, but let’s discuss them in details.

a.     British citizenship

Sterling Law is highly experienced in providing advice and assistance on acquiring British citizenships. When a person completed 5 years residence in the UK and have held ILR for the last 1 year, he/she can apply for British citizenship. Although this process includes a complex number of actions (determine eligibility, gather supportive documents, complete an application), we aim to make sure this is an easy process for our Clients. It is important to check that applicants for British citizenship do not have criminal convictions.

Sterling Law will ensure that British citizenship application process is not only trouble free for the applicants, but also suitable cost-wise. Having many years of practice in providing immigration services to different nationals, we have a wide experience in communication with the Home Office, UKBA and other governmental institutions, keeping our Clients informed and fully protected during the case.

We understand that applying for British citizenship yourself may seem like the easiest route. However, as experts in the field, we know that the British citizenship application process can be often confusing one which requires the submission of detailed paperwork.

Sterling Law offers legal expertise, time and commitment to this application process, making sure everything is completed correctly and efficiently. Our aim is a satisfied client. We offer a reasonable and comfortable paying-fee basis for all of our services. Should you have any inquiries do not hesitate to contact Sterling Law for professional legal immigration advice at:

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