Path to Permanent Residency in the United Kingdom

    Updated on: 06 Sep 2023 9 min read

    Table of Content

    1. Start by Securing an Admission and Getting an Admit
    2. Get a Student Visa and Apply for Scholarships
    3. Working While Studying
    4. Getting Employed
    5. Becoming a Permanent Resident
    6. How To Become a Citizen of the UK?

    The United Kingdom is one of the best choices for pursuing education as it is a great blend of people from around the world. It is also student-friendly and is amongst the leaders in almost all sectors. In total, the UK spent a staggering £92.3 billion on education in the year 2019-2020 and the numbers have risen up since then. The United Kingdom has a total of 12 universities in the list of the top 100 universities in the world. England has the famous Oxford and Cambridge, which are very well known across the world and are over 8 centuries old. 

     

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    FAQs


    Q. How can I get PR for UK after a student visa?

    To get PR in the UK, one needs to demonstrate stable income along with a full-time job and good moral conduct. For a strong CV and to boost his/her employment prospects, the student should work while learning through internships. Upon finishing their studies, they should get a full-time job. After 5 years of working, one can apply for the ‘indefinite leave to remain’ ILR Visa which gives them the ‘permanent resident’ status. They will also be required to pass the Knowledge of Life in the UK test and a recognized English Language test.

    Q. How many year’s visa does the UK give for students?

    As per the announcement made in September 2019 post-Brexit, the Student Route (previously known as Tier-4) Visa will be extended till the duration of the course. Students can apply for a 2-year extension under the Graduate Immigration Route (GIR) to stay and work in the UK. The short-term study visa is for shorter courses which is valid for 6 months and can be extended for 11 months.

    Q. Can I stay in the UK after my studies?

    Post-Brexit, an announcement was made in September 2019 that foreign undergraduate, master’s students, and postdoctoral students are allowed to apply for a two-year extension under the Graduate Immigration Route (GIR). After the GIR extension ends, they can apply for the Tier-2 visa which allows them to work permanently in the UK. It is valid for 5 years and 14 days. Post-completion of this period, one can apply for permanent residence in the country.

    Q. What is the UK equivalent of a green card?

    The UK equivalent of Green Card is the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which allows one to attain the status of ‘permanent resident of the UK’.

    Q. Who is eligible for permanent residence in the UK?

    One who has worked for five years in the UK can apply for the ILR. A full-time job, stable income, and good moral conduct with zero criminal records will elevate one’s chances of getting an ILR visa. One also has to pass the Knowledge of Life in the UK test and a recognized English Language test.



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Aman Jain graduated from IIT Kanpur, and currently functions as the CMO at GyanDhan. He is deeply passionate about creating equality in higher education and has directly interacted with 2 Lakh students in his 8-year-long journey.


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