Long Residence

 

 

Some people may qualify for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in the United Kingdom because of the length of time they have been living here. The Immigration Rules explain the circumstances in which someone may qualify for settlement because of what is referred to as long residence.

 

The long residence rules apply in two circumstances:

1. Where someone has been in the United Kingdom lawfully for 10 years or more

2. Where someone has been in the United Kingdom unlawfully for 14 years or more

 

Ten years lawful residence: Someone who has lived in the United Kingdom for a continuous period of 10 years may apply for indefinite leave to remain if his or her presence in the UK has been lawful throughout this time. There are some exceptions to this rule such as the ten year period has been broken, if there are public interest reasons to refuse the application or if the English language test has not been met.

 

Fourteen years unlawful residence: Someone who has lived in the United Kingdom for a period of 14 years may apply for indefinite leave to remain even though his or her presence in the United Kingdom during this time has been unlawful.

 

The same exceptions apply to fourteen year long residence as they do with ten year long residence rules

 

 

 

 

 

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