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indefinite leave to remain

[/ˌɪndɪˈfɪnət liːv tu rɪˈmeɪn/]
noun
autorização de permanência indefinida
1. A UK immigration status that allows a person to remain in the United Kingdom without time restrictions, without requiring further leave extensions
After five years of continuous residence, she was granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Após cinco anos de residência contínua, ela recebeu autorização de permanência indefinida no Reino Unido.
2. A legal immigration right that grants permanent residence status to foreign nationals
Obtaining indefinite leave to remain is a significant milestone for immigrants seeking to establish permanent roots.
Obter autorização de permanência indefinida é um marco significativo para imigrantes que procuram estabelecer raízes permanentes.
Synonyms
ILRpermanent residencesettled statusright of abode
Antonyms
limited leave to remainvisatemporary residencedeportation order

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autorização de permanência indefinida
standard legal/administrative terminology
Portugal
autorização de residência permanente
Portuguese legal system uses different terminology; equivalent to permanent residence authorization
UK English
indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
primary usage in UK immigration law and documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

settled status
to be granted leave to remain
immigration status
long-term residence
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