π¬π§ Indefinite Leave is not ‘indefinite’!
Certainly not as indefinite as it sounds. It is important to bear this in mind if you are thinking of relocating or taking a job abroad. You could lose your ILR if you leave the UK for more than 2 years in a row. It happens a lot, especially now with many work opportunities worldwide. What’s the solution? To apply for British Citizenship , then go abroad. We say ‘apply’, not ‘get’. Assuming you meet the requirements and can provide the right documents (which we can advise on), your application for Citizenship is based on the time before the date of application, not after. So, you can apply and then take a job offer abroad, because your absences will be counted up to the date of application, not date of decision. Once you have an approval, you could come back to the UK for a citizenship ceremony, then apply for a UK passport. With a British passport, you can leave the UK for as long as you wish, without losing your status. Things to remember! 1. At the moment, you have to ret