Imagine you've been living in the UK for years, building a life, a career, and connections. You apply for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), hoping this will be your final step toward making the UK your permanent home. But what if your ILR application has been refused? This is a question...
Can l lose my permanent residence status UK?
Permanent Residence (which is also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain) means that a person can live and work in the UK for an indefinite period of time once they have been granted this immigration status. There are many ways someone can receive this status, and we consult clients on...
How to Appeal an ILR Refusal As a Victim of Domestic Violence
Experiencing a refusal on your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application can feel like a heavy blow, more so when you're already dealing with the consequence of being a victim of domestic violence. But it's essential to remember that you are not alone in this journey. In this detailed post,...
Applying for ILR Under Domestic Violence or Abuse
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain Under Domestic Violence or Abuse in the UK If your relationship ended because of domestic violence or domestic abuse, you could be eligible to make an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under UK Home Office regulations. In this guide, Dr Bernard Andonian...
My Indefinite Leave to Remain has Expired – What Can I Do?
Does Indefinite Leave to Remain Expire? - Understanding the ILR Expiry Rule If you are a non-British national who has indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, rest assured that you have the Home Office's permission to live, work and study in the country unrestrictedly. Although indefinite means indefinite, and...
Applying for ILR After 5 Years of Residence in the UK
Applying for ILR after 5 years - What You Need to Know Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years of residence in the UK is possible if you meet a certain set of criteria. This includes being in the UK for a continuous amount of time, known...
Applying for UK Citizenship as a Spouse
In order to protect the human right of ‘family life’, the UK permits the naturalisation of foreign nationals who enter a civil partnership or marry a British national. However, you are only eligible for naturalisation after spending 5 years in the UK and acquiring indefinite leave to remain, also known...
UK Immigration Update – April 2022
UK Immigration Update – April 2022 The new UK immigration rules were passed into law on 15th March 2022. Most of them came into force on 6th April 2022, coinciding with the date of the recent no-fault divorce. Other parts of the rules took effect on 11th April 2022, and...
Can a Refugee Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain?
Can a Refugee Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain? As one of the leading firms in the UK for asylum and refugee law, we are often asked the question, can a refugee apply for indefinite leave to remain? The general answer to this question is "Yes" refugees can apply for indefinite...
What is the Good Character Requirement?
What is the Good Character Requirement? The good character requirement transcends the length and breadth of UK immigration and nationality law and can make the difference between the grant or refusal of indefinite leave to remain, extension applications, switching status applications, permanent residence or British nationality applications. Fulfilling this requirement...
