ILR Indefinite Leave to Remain Application Processing Time 2023
In 2023, ILR application processing (waiting) timeline is usually 6 months under Spouse Set M, Partner, Tier 1 Entrepreneur, Skilled Workers (Tier 2), LR Long Distance, No Time Limit (NTL), Afghan, and Domestic Violence routes to settlement in the UK. In January 2023, there are no reported delays in the priority and super priority ILR Indefinite Leave to Remain Application Processing Time.
ILR Indefinite Leave to Remain Application Processing Time 2023
Home Office service standards for Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR application processing time in 2023 is 6 months.
If Home Office assessed an ILR application as non-straightforward, then service standards are not applicable.
ILR priority and super priority service is to fast track processing time by putting applications at the front of the queue.
If the priority or super priority settlement (ILR) application is not straightforward, then it may take longer. However, Home Office (UKVCAS) will still put the application at the front of the queue at every stage of the decision-making process.
Priority
ILR priority processing time is 5 working day.
The additional cost of ILR priority service is £500.
Super Priority
ILR super priority (aka premium) processing time is by next working day.
The additional cost of ILR premium service is £800.
Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR Application Processing Timelines 2023
| ILR Application Type | Service Standard |
|---|---|
| Super Priority (£800) | Next Working Day |
| Priority (£500) | 5 Working Days |
| Spouse (Partner) | 6 Months |
| Tier 1 | 6 Months |
| Skilled Worker (Tier 2) | 6 Months |
| Long Distance | 6 Months |
| Domestic Violence | 6 Months |
| Protection Claim | 6 Months |
| Afghan | 6 Months |
| Other Settlement | 6 Months |
| NTL | 6 Months |
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Spouse Set M ILR Application Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 5,787 applicants applied for ILR as spouse or partner under the family settlement route.
Home Office assessed 596 applications as non-straightforward.
Indefinite leave to remain processing time for 99.4% straightforward spouse applications was within 6 months.
Spouse ILR Super Priority Processing Timelines
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 1,728 applicants applied for super priority ILR as spouse or partner under the family settlement route.
Home Office assessed 195 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority ILR processing time for 98.2% straightforward spouse settlement applications was by next working day.
Tier 1 ILR Indefinite Leave to Remain Application Timeline
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 533 applicants applied for ILR under Tier 1 route.
Home Office assessed 29 applications as non-straightforward.
Indefinite leave to remain processing time for 100% straightforward Tier 1 applications was within 6 months.
Tier 1 ILR Priority Application Waiting Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 274 applicants applied for priority ILR Tier 1 application.
Home Office assessed 49 applications as non-straightforward.
Priority ILR processing time for 76.4% straightforward Tier 1 applications was within 5 working days.
Tier 1 ILR Super Priority Waiting Timelines
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 158 applicants applied for super priority ILR Tier 1 application.
Home Office assessed 16 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority Tier 1 ILR processing time for 93.0% straightforward applications was by next working day.
Skilled Worker (Tier 2) ILR Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 1,432 applicants applied for ILR under Tier 2 route.
Home Office assessed 98 applications as non-straightforward.
Indefinite leave to remain processing time for 96.1% straightforward Tier 2 applications was within 6 months.
Skilled Worker (Tier 2) ILR Priority Waiting Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 3,469 applicants applied for priority ILR Tier 2 application.
Home Office assessed 430 applications as non-straightforward.
Priority ILR processing time for 79.6% straightforward Tier 2 applications was within 5 working days.
Skilled Worker (Tier 2) ILR Super Priority Processing Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 1,341 applicants applied for super priority ILR Tier 2 application.
Home Office assessed 149 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority Tier 2 ILR processing time for 95.4% straightforward applications was by next working day.
LR Long Distance Applications ILR Processing Timeline
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 52 applicants applied for ILR under the LR Long Distance route for settlement.
Home Office assessed 12 applications as non-straightforward.
ILR processing time for 95% straightforward Long Distance applications was within 6 months.
Long Distance ILR Super Priority Processing Timelines
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 794 applicants applied for super priority ILR application under the LR Long Distance route for settlement.
Home Office assessed 97 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority ILR processing time for 99.0% straightforward Long Distance applications was by next working day.
Domestic Violence Applications
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 1,627 applicants applied for ILR on Domestic Violence grounds.
Home Office assessed 276 applications as non-straightforward.
ILR processing time for 99.9% straightforward Domestic Violence applications was within 6 months.
ILR applications on Domestic Violence grounds are not eligible for priority or super priority service.
Protection Claim
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 8,495 applicants applied for ILR under Protection Claim.
Home Office assessed 2,621 applications as non-straightforward.
Indefinite leave to remain processing time for 99.9% straightforward Protection Claim applications was within 6 months.
Afghan
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 179 applicants applied for ILR under the Afghan route for settlement.
Home Office assessed 15 applications as non-straightforward.
ILR processing time under the Afghan route for 100% straightforward applications was within 6 months.
ILR applications under the Afghan route are not eligible for priority or super priority service.
Other Settlement Applications
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 3,437 applicants applied for ILR under Other routes for settlement.
Home Office assessed 686 applications as non-straightforward.
ILR processing time for 100% straightforward Other Settlement applications was within 6 months.
Other Settlement ILR Super Priority Waiting Time
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 302 applicants applied for super priority ILR under Other routes for settlement.
Home Office assessed 48 applications as non-straightforward.
Super priority ILR processing time for 99.6% straightforward Other Settlement applications was by next working day.
NTL
In 2021Q3 (July-Sept) 3,425 applicants applied for NTL.
Home Office assessed 1,016 applications as non-straightforward.
The processing time for 100% straightforward NTL applications was within 6 months.
During the period, Home Office did not receive any super-priority NTL application.
