Global Talent Visa to Indefinite Leave to Remain
The primary purpose of transitioning from a Global Talent Visa to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is to secure long-term residency in the UK. ILR allows you to live and work in the UK without time restrictions, offering stability and access to various rights and benefits, including the potential pathway to British citizenship. For those on a Global Talent Visa, ILR is a recognition of your contribution to the UK in your specialized field and a formal acknowledgment of your commitment to residing in the country.
Requirements
To be eligible for ILR, you must meet the following requirements:
General Requirements
Residency Period: Typically, you need to have lived in the UK for 3 or 5 years, depending on your specific visa type and circumstances.
Continuous Stay: You should not have spent more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12-month period during your qualifying period.
Good Character: You must not have any serious criminal convictions or breaches of immigration laws.
English Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate a suitable level of English, usually by passing an English language test or having a degree taught in English.
Life in the UK Test: Pass the Life in the UK Test, which assesses your knowledge of British history, culture, and values.
Specific Requirements for Global Talent Visa Holders
Employment or Endorsement: Proof of continued employment or endorsement in your field of expertise.
Proof of Achievements: Documentation showing how you have contributed to your field and to the UK.
Documentation Requirements
Completed application form
Valid passport, BRP, other residency cards
Travel history: Document your travel history for the entire duration of your most recent visa.
Proof of continuous residency: Rent contracts and tenancy agreements, council tax bills, bank statements, phone bills.
School or University records
Medical history - NHS records
Proof of employment: payslips, employment contracts, employment letters, tax returns, bank statements, business activity.
Endorsement from Employer or other source which is credible
English Language Proficiency Evidence and Certificate - Passing to B1 level for IELTS.
Life in the UK Test Pass Certificate
How to Apply
Verify Eligibility: Confirm that you meet all the eligibility criteria for ILR based on your residency, employment, and personal conduct.
Gather Documentation.
Complete the Application: Fill out the online ILR application form or paper form. Ensure all details are accurate and complete.
Pay the Fee
Submit the Application: available by online or by post, depending on the method that is preferable.
Attend Biometrics Appointment: Book and attend a biometrics appointment to provide your fingerprints and photograph.
Fee Exemptions
Certain applicants may be eligible for reduced fees or exemptions, such as those receiving certain types of public support or with specific visas. This may apply to:
Children in Care
Victims of Domestic Violence
Low-Income Applicants - Those who can demonstrate significant financial hardship might be eligible for a fee waiver, though this is less common.
Processing Time
The processing time for ILR applications generally ranges from 6 months from the date of your biometrics appointment. Priority service is available for an additional fee, with a processing time of approximately 5 working days.
The factors that may affect your waiting time would be the complexity of your case, completeness of the application (if incomplete, it will be sent back to you to complete once again), and the volume of applications there is at the period of time.
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