Different ILR Paths

• Work Visa to ILR: Individuals on Skilled Worker, Innovator, or other work visas may qualify for ILR after 5 years (or 3 years for certain Tier 1 visas). Must meet employment, salary, and continuous residence requirements.
  Official GOV.UK Work Visa to ILR Guidance
• Family Visa to ILR: Spouses, partners, or dependants can apply after 5 years of continuous residence (or 2.5 years in some spouse visa routes). Must meet relationship, financial, and language requirements.
  Official GOV.UK Family Visa ILR Guidance
• Long Residence ILR: Individuals who have lived legally in the UK for 10 continuous years may qualify under the long residence rule. Continuous lawful residence is strictly assessed.
  Official GOV.UK Long Residence ILR Guidance
• Refugee or Humanitarian ILR: Refugees or humanitarian protection holders can apply after 5 years of residence in the UK. Must meet all requirements and maintain lawful status.
  Official GOV.UK Refugee ILR Guidance

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting incomplete or inconsistent documents.
• Failing to account for absences from the UK.
• Missing deadlines for switching visa categories before applying for ILR.
• Not passing the Life in the UK Test or providing incorrect English evidence.
• Ignoring official Home Office guidance or misinterpreting rules.

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