There are many routes to settlement in the UK, and applying under the correct route for Indefinite Leave to Remain in Oxford is important to avoid refusal and loss of fees.
The UK offers several immigration pathways for partners and family members of British citizens or settled individuals. These include the Spouse or Civil Partner, Unmarried Partner, Adult Dependent Relative, and Child routes tailored for applicants in Oxford.
If you are applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain in Oxford as a Spouse, Civil Partner, or Unmarried Partner, you must have lived in the UK for five years (60 months) in this capacity and meet financial requirements per immigration rules. You will also need to meet the English language requirement and pass the Life in the UK Test, unless exempt.
Applicants for ILR in Oxford under Adult Dependent Relative or Child categories must show adequate maintenance and care without public funds. English language and Life in the UK Test are not required in these cases.
For individuals who have lived lawfully and continuously in the UK for 10 years, the Long Residence route offers eligibility to apply for ILR in Oxford. Time spent under various visas counts towards the 10-year qualifying period, provided residence was lawful and continuous.
Applicants must be physically present in the UK, have continuous lawful residence for 10 years, comply with English and Life in the UK Test requirements unless exempt, and not breach immigration laws at application time.
To qualify for work-related ILR in Oxford, applicants must have lived continuously and lawfully for at least 5 years under an eligible work visa, with absences not exceeding 180 days in any 12 months. English language proficiency and Life in the UK Test success are also required unless exempt.