When to apply for ILR as a spouse under 5 years?

You can apply for ILR as a spouse under 5 years route by completing application form SET (M) online. You can apply for ILR as a spouse under 5 year within 28 days before completion of 5 years residence with leave to remain as a spouse under 5 years route. Can I apply for ILR as a spouse after 2.5 years?

Can a UK citizen apply for an ILR Spouse Visa?

An application for indefinite leave to remain will be based on your individual circumstances, where being married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen or someone settled in the UK does not necessarily guarantee the grant of an ILR spouse visa.

What does it mean to be an ILR in the UK?

ILR status allows you to live and work in the UK without restrictions on the length of stay. It is the equivalent of the United States permanent residency/ green card. ILR residents may apply for UK citizenship after a period of continuous residence.

What does indefinite leave to remain ( ILR ) mean?

Information about what it means to have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, also known as settlement. If you would like to find out how to apply for ILR please go to the application guidance to find out if you are eligible.

Can a foreign spouse apply for an ILR in the UK?

If the foreign partner or spouse was granted a settlement visa outside the UK, the date on which the applicant arrived in the UK should be taken into account when calculating the time spent in the UK. Delayed entry may affect eligibility to apply for ILR in the future.

What are the financial requirements for spouse ILR?

The financial requirement can be met through either earnings from the applicant and/or their spouse. Same exceptions for people on certain benefits apply. The main difference in the financial requirement for the spouse visa ILR application is how the required amount of savings is calculated.

Is there a shortfall for Spouse Visa ILR?

For the spouse visa ILR stage, there is no need to multiple the shortfall by 2.5 and the whole amount can be used, again in addition to the £16,000. Accommodation requirement for the spouse visa ILR application is almost identical to the initial application and extension.