Direct ILR for the victim of Domestic Violence. Normally, you must meet the 5-year residency requirement on a Partner Visa (as a spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner of a British citizen or settled person) before you can apply for ILR. However, if your relationship has permanently broken down because of domestic violence, you may be eligible to apply for ILR earlier. This option is subject to specific conditions. In this video, we outline the 4 key conditions you need to meet to apply for