UK — 5 years to settled status.
ILR — the moat at the end of 5 years on a UK visa.
Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 continuous years on Skilled Worker, Innovator Founder, Global Talent, or Spouse settlement. We track absence days from year one.
Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 continuous years on Skilled Worker, Innovator Founder, Global Talent, or Spouse settlement. We track absence days from year one.
| Route | Qualifying period | Absence limit | Special requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 5 yrs | 180 days / 12-mo rolling | B1 English, Life in UK |
| Innovator Founder | 3 yrs (criteria) | 180 days / 12-mo rolling | Endorsement criteria met |
| Global Talent | 3 yrs (FT) / 5 yrs | 180 days / 12-mo rolling | B1 English, Life in UK |
| Spouse settlement | 5 yrs | 180 days / 12-mo rolling | B1 English, Life in UK |
Day-by-day calendar built from passport stamps, BRP, and travel records.
B1 SELT and Life in the UK test booked in the right window.
SET (M), SET (LR), SET (O) form filed with supporting documents.
ILR granted; British citizenship typically eligible 12 months later.
Eight questions, instant ILR-readiness score covering salary, sponsor, residence-day rules, and English requirements.
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Up to 180 days outside the UK in any rolling 12-month period during the 5-year qualifying residence. Excess absence resets the clock. We track absences continuously.
Some switches preserve continuous residence (e.g. Graduate Route → Skilled Worker without leaving the UK). Others reset the clock. We model the switch before recommending it.
A 24-question multiple-choice test on UK history, traditions, and government. 75% pass mark. Booked at testing centres; result valid indefinitely once passed.
Free audit of your residence calendar.
All information published on this page is for informatory and consultation purposes only. It does not constitute legal, immigration, financial, or admissions advice. Any decision affecting your case should be taken only after a personal consultation with our team and a written engagement letter.
Information reflects current trends as of the most recent update. Visa rules, fee schedules, intake windows, and entry requirements change regularly and depend on individual circumstances. For the most up-to-date position that applies to your case, please contact us or check directly with the relevant authority before acting.
Fees and cost figures are shown in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise noted; conversions are indicative. For legally binding requirements, always visit the official country-specific government website (IRCC, UKVI, USCIS, Home Affairs, BAMF, ICA, etc.) or the official test/admissions partner site before paying any fee or submitting an application.
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