Continuous Residence Rules for ILR Applications

Continuous residence rules generally apply to all ILR applications. It is a key requirement and varies depending on which immigration routes you are counting on. For the purpose of ILR (also known as ‘settlement’), where you have been resident in the UK with relevant permission for the qualifying ILR period (3, 5, or 10 years) required by their immigration route, you must not have a continuous residence break, and your absences from the UK must not be more than the specified periods, unless i...

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ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), also known as settlement, gives a person the right to live and work permanently in the UK. Settled status holders are free from restrictions associated with immigr... READ FULL BLOG

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If you wish to change employers in 2026 when you are already in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, you cannot simply move to a new job and start working straight away. Your Skilled Worker visa is tie... READ FULL BLOG