Indefinite Leave to Remain Based on 10-Year Long Residence
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- Written by: Wembley Solicitors
If you have lived in the UK legally for at least ten years, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain based on long residence. This means that they must have continuously resided in the UK for the entire duration of those ten years and have complied with the immigration laws during that time.
Once you obtain ILR, you can enjoy many benefits, such as the ability to work and study without restrictions and the possibility of applying for British citizenship after a specified period.
To get legal advice and assistance with your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application based on long residence, get in touch with our highly experienced UK immigration solicitor today.
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- Eligibility requirements for ILR
- Documents required to apply for ILR
- ILR application processing time
- ILR long residence super priority service
- ILR long residence priority service
- Immigration solicitors for ILR applications
- Need Legal Advice & Assistance?
Eligibility requirements to apply for ILR based on 10-year long residence
To be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) based on 10 years of long residence, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Continuous residence: The applicant must have lived in the UK continuously and lawfully for a period of at least 10 years. This means they should not have had any gaps in their stay or any periods of overstaying.
- Lawful residence: The applicant must have had valid leave to remain in the UK throughout the 10-year period. This can include various types of visas or immigration statuses, such as work permits, study visas, or family visas.
- Absences from the UK: The applicant must not have spent more than 184 days outside the UK in any 12-month period during the 10 years.
- Knowledge of language and life in the UK: Applicants may need to demonstrate their knowledge of English language skills and pass the Life in the UK test. However, if the applicant is over 65 or under 18, these requirements may be waived.
The specific requirements may vary based on your personal circumstances. It is advisable to consult with an immigration solicitor for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
What documents are required to apply for ILR on the basis of a 10-year long residence?
You'll need to provide:
- Current valid passport or travel document to prove your identity
- Biometric residence permit (BRP)
- Evidence that you have been living in the UK continuously for at least 10 years
- Evidence of absence from the UK
- Evidence to prove your knowledge of English
- Life in the UK test certificate
Above is a general list of documents. You might need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances. Get in touch with our highly experienced immigration solicitors in London to get a comprehensive list of supporting documents for your ILR application.
ILR application processing time
ILR applications based on 10-year long residence usually take between 3 to 6 months if applied using the standard service. However, it may take longer if your case is complex.
ILR long residence super priority service
You may be able to choose "super priority service" to apply for ILR based on a 10-year long residence. By using "super priority service" you will get a faster decision within 24 hours (usually by the end of the next working day). You'll need to pay £800 in addition to the ILR application fee.
ILR long residence priority service
You may be able to choose the "priority service" when you apply for an ILR to get a faster decision within 5 working days. You'll need to pay £500 in addition to the ILR application fee.
Immigration solicitors for ILR application based on 10-year long residence
Our team of immigration solicitors in London will be able to assist you with any type of Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) application.
Immigration solicitors at Wembley Solicitors will:
- Provide detailed immigration advice.
- Assess your circumstances and eligibility for ILR application.
- Explain the entire ILR application process.
- Give you a completed checklist of documents according to the type of your ILR application and your circumstances.
- Check all the supporting documents to ensure that they are sufficient and in the correct format.
- Fill out the complete ILR application form and prepare a detailed representation and cover letter for the Home Office UKVI about the Immigration Rules.
- Book an appointment for you to enrol your biometrics.
- Upload all the supporting documents.
- Liaise with the Home Office UKVI throughout the process until we receive the decision.
- Keep you updated with every stage of your ILR application.
Contact our immigration solicitors in Wembley, London on 020 3417 3700 or fill in the enquiry form for immediate legal advice & assistance with your Settlement or ILR application.
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