The Entry Clearance is valid for five years. After this, onethe holder maycan apply for an extension or alternatively apply for [[Indefinite Leave to Remain]] (ILR). For ILR, willthey normallymust onlyshow bethat grantedthey ifhave been living continuously in the UK, and they are currently in continuing employment or have worked throughout the five years. The Home Office's [http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/idischapter5/section8.pdf?view=Binary intructions for immigration officers assessing thse applications] make clear that if the applicant is working at the time of the ILR application, they only need to show that their work will continue. If they not currently working, they will need to show that they have been spentcontinually inworking employmentor inlooking for work throughout the UKfive-year period.
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