Do I get UK ILR in 8 years?

No, you cannot get UK ILR or Indefinite Leave to Remain after just 8 years of residing in the UK. You can apply for UK ILR after 5 years of living in the UK on a work visa or after 10 years of residence in the UK, also known as the "long residence" route. The UK ILR grants you permanent residency in the UK. You can legally live and work in the UK indefinitely with a UK ILR and even qualify for British citizenship after 12 months of being a valid UK ILR holder.
 

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Eligibility for UK Indefinite Leave to Remain

The eligibility criteria for UK Indefinite Leave to Remain are given below:

• Have fulfilled the required residency period (Depending on the type of UK visa)
• Qualify in the English language proficiency tests
• Qualify the Life in the UK test
• Have a good character
   

Requirements for UK ILR

To apply for a UK ILR, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Proof of English language proficiency test of at least B1 level
• Qualify in the Life in the UK test
• Fulfill the residency requirement as per your UK visa
• Must not have resided outside the UK for more than 180 days in a 12-month time frame
• Fulfill the character requirement
   

Procedure to Apply for UK ILR

The step-by-step procedure to apply for UK ILR is given below.

Step 1: Assess your eligibility for the UK ILR

Step 2: Arrange the required documents.

Step 3: Pay the required fees along with the biometric submission.

Step 4: Submit the duly filled application form for UK ILR

Step 5: Wait for the decision on your UK ILR application
 

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