Can Canadians apply for UK ILR?

Yes, Canadians can apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), giving them permanent resident status in the UK. They must, however, complete the 5-year residency criteria in the UK to qualify for an ILR. With an Indefinite Leave to Remain, Canadians can reside, work, and study for as long as they want without any constraints. Some UK visas, like the UK Skilled worker visa, Tier-2 visa, Dependent visa, Global Talent visa, Innovator Founder visa, and UK Ancestry visa etc., lead to an ILR. Canadians can apply through any suitable visa options listed above while fulfilling the other requirements to qualify for an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

 

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ILR Requirements for Canadians

The eligibility requirements that must be met by Canadians who are looking to apply for an ILR are as follows:

 

• Must either be a long-term resident in the UK, currently has a work visa or a dependent visa
• Complete the required residency criteria (5 or 10 years)
• Submit English language proficiency
• Be a valid visa holder
• Attend and pass the “Life in the UK” test with a minimum of 75%
• Must not have exceeded the 180-day absence from the UK

 

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ILR Application Process for Canadians

You can apply online for an Indefinite Leave to Remain; the application form may differ based on the chosen UK visa route. However, here are the general steps to apply for an ILR in the UK:

 

How to get UK ILR?

 

Step 1: Select the correct type of application form based on your current UK visa status

Step 2: Gather the documents

Step 3: Submit the requirements along with a correctly filled ILR application.

Step 4: Pay the necessary fees

Step 5: Submit your Indefinite Leave to Remain application and wait for the status update.

 

ILR Processing Time and Fees

There is no fixed processing time for an ILR; however, it may take up to 6 months to process the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The application fee for an ILR is around £2,885, while an additional fee of £1,000 would be charged for super-priority processing.

 

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