I became a British citizen seven years after arriving as an international student

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3 May 2026 at 11:08 pm #20864
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My full journey:n

  • 2016: Arrived on Student visa with no intention of staying permanently
  • 2018: Graduated, switched to Graduate route (called PSW at the time)
  • 2019: Secured sponsored Skilled Worker role
  • 2022: Applied for and received ILR after 3 years Skilled Worker
  • 2023: Applied for British citizenship

nnLooking back: Each step felt uncertain and stressful at the time. But the pathway was clear. If this is what you want, it is absolutely achievable — and the UKBuddy Settlement Planner maps out every step.nnUKBuddy Complete Settlement Pathway Guide

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