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  For all Indefinite leave to remain UK applications, if you are above 18 years of age and below 65 years of age, you ought to apply for the English proficiency test. Without it, your chances are next to impossible to settle in the UK. The ILR seeker may prove their English proficiency in B1, B2, C1 or C2 level, or a degree taught or researched in the English language as per the United Kingdom standards. You may be able to extend your stay in the UK to give the English language proficiency test. You must get in touch with an immigration solicitor to help you guide though the process of the test and further information on your application. Read more: Is English needed when applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain

  Having an ILR means you are free to choose work and study of your own choice. You can also seek self employment unrestricted. You are able to access UK public funds. You are able to access the healthcare and medical facilities, with minimum exceptions. Many visas allow you to apply for citizenship right after fulfilling your 5 years residence period, like skilled worker visa, sole rep visa, UK ancestry visa, investor visa, Global talent visa. Individuals wedded to British residents might have the option to apply for citizenship following acquiring ILR after 3 years. Read More: What does it mean holding a UK ILR

  If you have an ILR UK stamp on your expired passport then you can use it to travel outside the UK and come back but will also need a current, valid passport. You cannot use your expired passport when you are asked to undergo the right to work checks since the ILR may be active but because your passport is expired you may face certain complications as you won’t be able to use your expired passport.If your ILR endorsement is on your expired passport, then the wiser way would typically be to make a “No time limit application” to transfer your details to a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). When you are making an online application for ILR UK (Indefinite Leave to Remain) you are required to provide the UK visa and immigration with your valid passport as well as any other previous passport that you have held to confirm your identity. Read More:  ILR on an expired passport

One place we are all supposed to feel safe is in our own homes, but what will you do if the one place you are supposed to feel safe becomes unbearable. Who would you go to for help if you are in a foreign country and at the mercy of your partner. Sounds scary but it doesn’t have to be. The UK government has very strict laws in place to helo the victims of domestic violence. Irrespective of the gender of the abuser the punishment is equally severe and there are ways for you to stay in the UK even after separating from your spouse or partner or family in general. Read more about  How to apply for ILR if you are experiencing Domestic Violence

Are you an immigrant who has been residing in the UK on a temporary basis since your partner is a visa holder but now you are separated from that person due to domestic violence? Have they taken your passport hostage? Do you feel lost? No worries at all, there are a number of laws in your favour and a lot of immigration solicitors who will be able to help you.   What do you understand by domestic abuse?  The UK home office has defined domestic abuse or violence as, “ any incident or a pattern of incidents of controlling coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can include but is not limited to, psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse. Domestic abuse also includes culturally specific forms of abuse including, but not limited to, forced marriage, honour-based violence, dowry-related abuse and transnational marriage ...