ILR as a Bereaved Partner
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- Written by: Wembley Solicitors
You can apply for ILR as a Bereaved Partner if your partner has died and you were the partner of a British citizen or settled person in the UK.
The term "settled person" refers to someone who has the right to live in the United Kingdom without any time restrictions. This status is often referred to as “Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)”, “pre-settled status or settled status”, or “Permanent Residency”.
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 as a bereaved partner, get in touch with our highly experienced UK immigration solicitor today.
Page Contents
- Requirements for indefinite leave to remain as a bereaved partner
- What documents are required for ILR as a bereaved partner?
- When to apply for ILR as a bereaved partner?
- ILR application processing time
- Super priority service for ILR
- Solicitors for ILR applications
- Need legal advice & assistance?
Requirements for indefinite leave to remain as a bereaved partner
To qualify for ILR as a Bereaved Partner, you typically need to meet the following criteria:
- Relationship: You must have been the partner of a British citizen, or a person settled in the UK (having ILR or settled status) at the time of their death. The relationship should have been genuine and subsisting at the time of their death.
- Residence: You must have been living in the UK with your partner at the time of their death.
- Permission to Stay in the UK: You must have permission to stay in the UK as a spouse, unmarried partner, registered civil partner or same-sex partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK.
You do not need to take the Life in the UK Test or prove your English language skills.
You must meet all other requirements depending on your personal circumstances. It is advisable to consult with an immigration solicitor for the eligibility assessment.
What documents are required for ILR as a bereaved partner?
You must provide the following documents:
- Current valid passport or travel document to prove your identity
- Biometric residence permit (BRP)
- Death certificate of your partner
- Proof of your relationship such as a marriage certificate
- Proof that you and your partner were living together
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.
When to apply for ILR as a bereaved partner?
You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) at any time after the death of your partner but before the expiry of your current visa. You do not have to wait until your current visa expires.
You must apply online, and you need to be in the UK when you apply.
ILR application processing time
ILR applications usually take between 3 to 6 months if applied using the standard service. However, it may take longer if your case is complex.
Super priority service for ILR
You may be able to choose "super priority service" to apply for ILR. 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.
Immigration solicitors for ILR applications
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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