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Indefinite Leave to Remain

Applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain

If you have lived in the UK for several years and plan to stay permanently, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). ILR grants you the right to settle in the UK and live here indefinitely. Once granted ILR, you can travel to and from the UK without restrictions and engage in employment or business activities without needing a work permit.

Eligibility for ILR:

To be eligible for ILR, you must demonstrate that you have resided in the UK for a required minimum period. The length of this period depends on your immigration status, which is influenced by:

  • The type of visa you hold
  • Whether you have a partner (married or unmarried) who is a British or EU national
  • Your ability to support yourself (in some cases)
  • Whether you have ever stayed in the UK illegally

The required time period can vary significantly based on these factors. Our immigration team can assess your personal circumstances and advise you on your eligibility for ILR, and if not immediately eligible, the earliest opportunity when you may apply.

We offer assistance with premium same-day services, 10-year continuous lawful residence applications, 20-year private life applications, and appeals.

What to Do If Your Application Is Refused Without a Right to Appeal

If your ILR application is refused without a right to appeal, we can assist you through Judicial Review. At CITYWIDE Solicitors, our expertise lies in challenging the Home Office via Judicial Review. Our team of experienced UK immigration solicitors is well-versed in making Judicial Review claims against the UK Home Office.

 
 

 

  • Agreed/Fixed Fee
 

      Costs:  Average cost from £2,500 (plus VAT at 20% )

       Who Will Carry Out the Work?

  • Director assisted by a Solicitor
  • Associate and Assistant Solicitor assisted by Paralegal and Caseworker
  • Casework supervised by Solicitor and Director
  • All work supervised by the Director
 

       Estimated Time:

  • On average, 15 hours to complete

       The exact time required depends on the specifics of your case, such as:

  • The amount of supporting evidence needed
  • Your language(s)
  • Whether you are applying with dependants
  • Complexities like past refusals, criminal convictions, or adverse immigration history

       Providing sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meeting the applicable Immigration Rules may result in lower costs.

      Services Included:

  • Initial consultation to consider options and assess the most appropriate application
  • Advising on immigration rules/guidance and required evidence
  • Advising on submission methods (priority, premium, standard)
  • Assessing and advising on supporting evidence
  • Assisting with obtaining further evidence, including engaging with third parties (medical experts, banks, employers)
  • Preparing the application with supporting evidence
  • Preparing detailed representations with an index and finalising the application
  • Submitting the application and providing updates on progress
  • Advising on the outcome of the application, implications of status, and next steps
 

         Exclusions:

  • Home Office fees for making the application, which you will pay directly. Find the updated list of Home Office Fees.
  • Other expenses such as VAT and disbursements for medical/expert evidence or barristers.
  • Advice and assistance with appeals or reconsiderations if your application is refused.

      We will notify you promptly and before incurring any such fees if they are applicable.

         Home Office’s application fees

          Each application to the Home Office, attracts a specific Home Office’s fee.

         For the current fee for your application , please click the following link Uk Home Office’s current application fees

       Our timescale to Submit your application:

  • Applications typically take six to eight weeks from instruction, depending on the complexity of the applicant’s immigration history. We will inform you as soon as possible if it is likely to take longer.We’ll ensure that your application is  submitted on time before your existing leave to remain or leave to enter expires.
 

       The  Home Office’s  current timescale for  Processing your  application:

  • We cannot guarantee the Home Office’s processing time.  However, the currently  Home Office’s processing time is between 4 to 6 months in average.
 

        Please note that the estimated hours and fees are based on the provided information. All applications vary, and we can provide a more accurate estimate once we have more details about your specific case.    

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