UK ILR Timeline & Process (2026) — Indefinite Leave to Remain Explained ➡️ Qualifying period for ILR: To apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, you must complete a period of continuous lawful residence. • 5 years for most routes (Skilled Worker visa, Spouse visa, Ancestry visa) • 10 years for the Long Residence route You must not spend more than 180 days outside the UK in any rolling 12-month period during your qualifying time. ➡️ When your ILR clock starts: For work visas such as

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. State Department announced an indefinite pause on processing immigrant visas (for permanent residency, such as family-based or employment-based green cards) for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026, as part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement. This measure aims to reassess screening procedures under the "public charge" rule to prevent entry of individuals likely to rely on U.S. public benefits or welfare, with the depar