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Settlement This section explains how you can apply to live permanently in the United Kingdom (known as 'settlement' or 'indefinite leave to remain') if you are here under the highly skilled worker category (Tier 1 General) the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom. How many years you must be in the United Kingdom before applying for settlementYou
must complete a continuous period of five years in the United
Kingdom in an eligible immigration category before you can apply for
settlement, and you must meet all the requirements of the
immigration rules before you are eligible to apply.
 
What immigration category you must be in to apply for settlementUnder the rules, to satisfy the five-year qualifying period for settlement under this category, you may include any periods of leave (permission to stay) under any of the following immigration categories that immediately precede your time here under the highly skilled worker category:
The immigration rules are subject to change and you must meet the rules that are in place at the time that you apply for settlement. How your dependants can apply for settlement
Children of highly skilled workers are eligible to apply for settlement at the same time as the highly skilled worker, provided the child meets the requirements of the immigration rules. |
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