{"id":138,"date":"2017-07-17T13:03:01","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T13:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wembleysolicitors.com\/blog1\/5-faqs-about-indefinite-leave-to-remain\/"},"modified":"2017-11-02T12:30:41","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T12:30:41","slug":"5-faqs-about-indefinite-leave-to-remain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wembleysolicitors.com\/blog\/5-faqs-about-indefinite-leave-to-remain\/","title":{"rendered":"5 FAQs About Indefinite Leave To Remain"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With the UK immigration laws getting tougher, majority of expats are now sceptical about applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). But, how can ILR help expats attain permanent residency status and a British passport?<\/p>\n

Here is quick guide on Indefinite Leave to Remain:<\/p>\n

What is Indefinite Leave to Remain?<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

As mentioned earlier, ILR enables expats to achieve permanent residency and then British citizenship in the UK.<\/p>\n

After living in the country for a specific time period, an individual can apply for ILR. Once they attain it, they can live as a legal citizen in the UK for as long as they want. They can work or study in the UK and travel within and outside the country without any legal complications.<\/p>\n

In a nutshell, an applicant can apply for British citizenship after they have held the IRL status for 12 months and lived in the UK for five years.<\/p>\n

Who can apply?<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In order to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain status, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n