What are the benefits of ILR in the UK?

There are a number of benefits to indefinite leave to remain in the UK. The most obvious benefit is that it allows you to live and work in the UK without any restrictions. It also gives you full access to public services, such as healthcare and education. Additionally, ILR provides a number of other benefits, such as the right to vote and the right to apply for British citizenship.

The benefits of having Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK are as follows:

1. You do not have to apply for any specific visa before traveling to the UK, apart from a visa if you are a non-EEA national who is living in another EEA member state.

2. You can legally work in the UK without restriction (subject to certain conditions).

3. You are allowed to study at any school, college, or university without special permission. If your studies last longer than six months, you'll need an education institution's committed sponsor license.

4. If you have children aged under 18 years old that live with you in the UK then they will be eligible for rights to public funds and free NHS healthcare just as if they were British nationals living here.

Bringing family members to the UK as an ILR holder

1.       The UK is one of the few countries where you can access public services such as the NHS without needing to pay for health insurance.

2.       You are able to apply for naturalization as a British citizen after living in the UK continuously for five years (to meet this requirement, you must also have Indefinite Leave to Remain). Before applying for British citizenship, you will need 'settled status' that shows that you live here and intend to stay here. Once granted citizenship, your ILR automatically becomes permanent residence and then British citizenship.

3.       ILR can provide benefits in terms of enhanced work opportunities due to relaxed immigration rules, enabling non-EEA nationals who are ILR holders’ greater flexibility to.

 

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a route to British citizenship

Take up professions at senior levels in companies, public bodies, and various organizations. This can be beneficial for those who wish to become self-employed or set up their own business.

The UK has reciprocal healthcare arrangements with many countries, including Australia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Israel (effective from 1 January 2017), Japan (effective from 1 April 2018), New Zealand, and Sweden.

Therefore, if you are an indefinite leave to remain holder intending to travel abroad it is advisable that you should apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in case of any unforeseen circumstances such as accident or illness when you are abroad. You have the right to vote in certain elections such as general elections and local government elections.

Is there any benefit of applying for the EU Settlement Scheme if I have ILR?

There is no specific benefit of applying for the EU Settlement Scheme if you have ILR, but it is advisable to do so as it will give you 'settled status' which shows that you live in the UK and intend to stay here. This is important if you wish to apply for British citizenship in the future, as you will need to have 'settled status' before applying. The deadline to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021.

The benefits of having Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK are clear – it allows you to live and work in the UK without any restrictions, and provides full access to public services such as healthcare and education. Additionally, can provide a number of other benefits

such as enhanced work opportunities due to relaxed immigration rules, enabling non-EEA nationals who are ILR holders’ greater flexibility to take up professions at senior levels in companies, public bodies, and various organizations. This can be beneficial for those who wish to become self-employed or set up their own business.

It is beneficial to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme – it will give you status that shows you live here and intend to stay here. This is important if you wish to apply for British citizenship further down the line which requires 'settled status' before applying. The deadline is 30 June 2021. Plus, there's a number of other benefits including access to public services such as healthcare and education, plus enhanced employment rights.

Can your lawyers help me to apply for ILR? Can I apply for ILR without a solicitor?

Do you want to become a UK permanent resident from being a Tier 4 student or from being an employee, but do not know how to go about it?  Are you tired of all this online information which is largely incorrect and does not provide any contact details?

If your answer to some of the above questions is yes, then we have good news for you. Solicitors in Leeds will tell you that we can help with your application and that there is no need to pay expensive fees upfront. We offer: - Free initial advice on whether your case qualifies for ILR; - Help with completing a relevant form; - Application processing by experienced solicitors; - Guarantee of a successful outcome; - No upfront fees; - Payment only when we win your case and you receive confirmation in writing.

We will agree with you a fee which is based on the time this takes us, and we will work to achieve our success target. We do not try to overcharge for our services as other firms tend to do. If your application qualifies, then we can help you to apply without worrying that there are hidden charges or additional fees for printing forms or similar things that some firms tend to charge their clients for. You can also contact Leeds solicitors individually, but bear in mind that they may not be aware of the latest developments in law, which could affect your application.