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Global Talent ILR: Can You Mix Immigration Routes?

An immigration applicant handing documents across a desk to a reviewing officer for an eligibility assessment for Global Talent ILR.

Global Talent ILR offers one of the fastest and most flexible routes to UK settlement — but the rules on mixing visa categories can be complex. In this guide, we break down exactly which immigration routes count, which do not, and how to structure your time in the UK to meet ILR requirements efficiently. Whether you’re transitioning from Skilled Worker, academia, digital tech, or entrepreneurship, this blog helps you plan your settlement pathway with clarity and confidence.

New Home Office Guidance on 10-Year Long Residence ILR: Key Updates and Advice

Client hearing about the 2024 Home Office guidance on 10-year Long Residence ILR from Axis Solicitors.

On 9 July 2024, the Home Office released updated policy guidance to clarify the rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications under the 10-year Long Residence route. This update addresses transitional arrangements following changes to the Immigration Rules in April 2024. Long Residence Route The Long Residence route continues to be a popular pathway […]

Life in the UK Test for ILR / Settlement

A photo of a solicitor at Axis Solicitors explaining the life in the UK test for ilr settlement.

Understanding the Life in the UK Test When applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or British citizenship, one of the key requirements is passing the Life in the UK Test. The Life in the UK Test is also known as the citizenship test or UK citizenship test, and is required for both citizenship or […]

Understanding 5-Year and 10-Year Settlement Routes in the UK

5-year and 10-year routes to settlement

What is the difference between the 5-year and 10-year ILR routes? The primary difference lies in the qualifying residence period and the type of visa(s) you’ve held during your time in the UK: The 5-year route is for individuals who have held specific visas that lead directly to settlement (e.g. Skilled Worker, Spouse, Global Talent). […]

Which Form Is Required for Ilr / Settlement Applications?

A photo of an immigration solicitor answering: Which form is required for ilr settlement applications?

Depending on the applicant’s circumstances and the type of visa they hold, there are two types of forms; Form Set (M) The Set M form is used to apply for UK Indefinite leave to remain by partners, parents, or children of a British citizen or someone with settled status / ILR. Form Set (O) For […]