Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
Student to Graduate to Skilled Worker to ILR to Citizenship
Student and Graduate leave do not lead to ILR. The 5-year ILR clock usually starts only after a switch to Skilled Worker (or another qualifying route). Switching is typically allowed in-country from Student or Graduate.
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Official GOV.UK pages
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- Usual ILR clock
- 5 years
- Absence limit
- 180 days in 12 months
- English
- B1
- Life in the UK
- Usually required for ILR