Indefinite Leave to Remain

Indefinite Leave to Remain

If you wish to make the UK your permanent home and remain there for a prolonged period, you may, with the support of Lumine Solicitors, apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR).

Benefits

Indefinite leave to remain will allow:

  • Your children born in the UK to register as British citizen’s
  • You to sponsor immediate family members to come to the UK.
  • You to travel to and from the UK without restriction
  • You to apply for naturalisation as a British citizen

Who can apply?

You may apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a skilled worker, long-time UK resident, or partner/family member of a person settled in the UK.

Requirements

To be granted ILR, you must:

  • have lived lawfully in the UK
  • fulfil the English language requirement and pass the Life in the UK test
  • fulfil the minimum salary requirement
  • not have been absent for more than 6 months in a 12-monthsperiod 
  • not fall for refusal under the General Grounds for Refusal

How long does it take to reach a decision?

It will usually take approximately 5 months for your ILR application to be processed. Once a decision has been made, you will generally receive your biometric residence permit (BRP) within 7-10 days.

How can lumine solicitors help?

Lumine Solicitors can help you by:

  • offering expert advice and answer any questions you may have regarding your indefinite leave to remain application
  • preparing and submitting applications on your behalf
  • obtaining relevant evidential documentation

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