Is UK ILR available for Canadian citizens?

Yes, UK ILR is available for Canadian citizens. The UK ILR or Indefinite Leave to Remain grants permanent residency in the country. You can apply for UK ILR after staying in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years along with fulfilling other requirements such as language proficiency and qualifying for the Life in the UK Test. The UK ILR authorizes you to live and work in the UK without any restrictions. After obtaining permanent residency in the UK through ILR, you can apply for British citizenship after 12 months. The processing time of UK ILR is 6 months, while the processing fee costs around £2900.

*Want to apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK? Let Y-Axis guide you with the process.  

 

UK ILR Requirements for Canadian Citizens

Canadian citizens must fulfill the below eligibility requirements to apply for an ILR in the UK:

• Have a valid UK visa
• Fulfill the minimum residency requirements
• Fulfill the English language proficiency tests
• Have a valid passport
• Evidence of any leaves of absence from the UK during the residency period
• Qualify for the Life in the UK Test

 

UK ILR Application Process for Canadians

The procedure to apply for UK ILR is given below:

Step 1: Determine your eligibility

Step 2: Arrange the required documents such as:

• Canadian passport
• Employment pay slips
• Proof of proficiency in the English language
• Valid visa
• Clear criminal record

Step 3: Complete the application fee payment.

Step 4: Submit your ILR application form

Step 5: Wait for a decision on your visa application.

 

UK ILR Visa Routes for Canadians

You can apply for UK ILR if you have any of the UK visas given below: 

• Skilled Worker visa
• International Sportsperson visa
• Global Talent visa
• Innovator visa
• Spouse visa
• Parent visa
• Child visa
• Adult dependent relative visa
• Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa
• Ancestry visa

*Are you looking for assistance with UK ILR application process? Sign up with Y-Axis, the leading overseas immigration consultancy in the UK, for end-to-end support.