Need to Settle in the UK?

An Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application under the Long Residency route can be made if you have been living legally in the UK for at least 10 continuous years.

Unfortunately, from arbitrarily refusing applicants due to a historical mistake on their tax form, to turning down applications which contain the simplest error, it has become increasingly challenging for those who dream of settlement in the UK to achieve it.

At A Y & J Solicitors, our team have an in-depth understanding of ILR requirements, and in particular when tax declaration is involved and we achieve an incredibly high success rate for our clients. By instructing us, you can be confident that your application will be managed with high professionalism, knowledge and care. Our lawyers know where to look for pitfalls in your application and how to solve these ensuring that you succeed on your application.

The Indefinite Leave to Remain provides you and your family the opportunity to advance your secure status in the UK. Those with ILR can live and work in the UK, free from visa restrictions and eventually secure British citizenship. You can also leave the UK without the fear of not being allowed to return.

To successfully apply for ILR under the long residency route, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have lived in the UK lawfully continuous for at least ten years
• Kept to the terms of your previous visas
• Show proof of your English language proficiency:
  • Nationality from an English-speaking country

  OR

  • An accepted English language degree

  OR

  • Successfully passing an accredited English language test
• Pass the ‘Life in the UK’ test
• Meet the ‘continuous residency’ requirements

If you do not meet the above eligibility criteria, you may be able to extend your leave subject to the rules in place at the time. Our immigration lawyers can assist you with exploring options. It is important to note that you can lose your ILR status if you reside outside the UK for more than two years.

Our lawyers are familiar with the application process for this route and have successfully helped many grateful clients navigate through the process. From the initial consultation until you receive a decision on your application, we are ready to help and make the process positive and hassle-free. Having the correct guidance in place at the time of applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain increases the chance of success.