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UK permanent residence, also known as indefinite leave to remain (ILR), is a legal status that allows non-UK citizens to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period of time. It is essentially an immigration status that gives the international students right to remain in the UK after their studies without any time restrictions, and to access public funds and services on the same basis as British citizens. It means that an individual has been granted permission to stay in the UK on a permanent basis, and can apply for citizenship after a certain period of time. People apply for UK permanent residence for various reasons, including work, studies, family and lifestyle etc.
Here are some of the things that you can do after becoming a permanent resident of UK:
You can work and study in UK.
You can run a business in UK
You can access NHS (national Health Services) in UK.
Can access public benefits and pensions.
Can travel outside the UK
Permanent residents can also apply for the UK Citizenship after 12 months.
If you apply through the standard service, you can expect to get the decision within six months. You get your permanent residence decision faster by paying extra amount. If you want a decision within five business days (after submitting your biometrics), you can use the priority service for an additional £500. If you want a decision within maximum 2 days after submitting your biometrics, you can use the super priority service for an additional £800. You must not leave UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision.
You don’t have to wait to apply until your current visa expires. If your visa expires before you can apply for indefinite leave to remain or permanent residence, you have to renew it first. You can apply online for you permanent residence status by given steps:First of all you have to answer some questions and then create a home office account to register yourself for the UK permanent residence.Now you have to submit all the requested document such as i.e. passport, life in UK test score, prove that you meet of salary requirements, document from your employer, etc.
Provide all accurate details and contact information.You can save your application and finish it later if currently don’t have the required documents. You’ll be asked to submit the application fee at last, pay you permanent residence application fee through credit card or online banking options.Submit the receipt of application fee to your account and submit your application successfully.You’ll get a confirmation email along with the link to book your UKVCAS appointment.In that appointment you have to provide your biometrics (fingerprints and photographs).
