Indefinite Leave To Remain Solicitors

Whether you can apply for indefinite leave to remain depends on what visa you have and how long the UK has been your legal residence.

Some of the visa categories that lead to indefinite leave to remain include:

• A Tier 1 (Investor, Entrepreneur or Exceptional Talent) visa
• A Tier 2 (General) visa An Innovator visa
• A UK Ancestry visa
• A Representative of an Overseas Business visa
• A family member of a partner who has settled status in the UK.

The amount of time you must have spent in the UK before you can apply depends on which of these visas you have. For example, you may be eligible if you have lived here lawfully, under any type of visa, for 10 continuous years.

You can apply online and will have to pay a fee as well as have your fingerprints and photograph taken. You may also have to pass a test to show you know about life in the UK and have an adequate command of the English Language.

We can help you at each stage of the process to make sure your documents and supporting evidence are factual and correct. We can also prepare you for any tests and appointments you may have to attend. The process can take up to six months. However, the time will vary depending on which route you take and which visa category you fall under.

Any mistakes on your application can have disastrous consequences. There is no “near-miss” policy, even if you can show that it was just an innocent mistake or oversight.

Our experienced solicitors can help you make sure your application is complete and correct and goes through as quickly as possible. As long as you apply before your current visa expires, you can legally stay in the UK and continue working until the Home Office makes a decision.

Over the years, we’ve learnt that no immigration case is the same. That’s why our immigration lawyers take the time to understand your situation before giving any guidance.

We help migrants from all types of backgrounds, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, investors and professional sportspeople.

We know the impact your immigration status can have on your career and ambitions for the future. So we work hard to reduce the stress to allow you to focus on what’s important. We also know how beneficial migrant employees can be for your business, and can work with you to get and keep the international talent you need to succeed.

We’re experts in our field and are ranked highly in the independent legal guides, Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, for the services we provide. We’ll guide you through the application process and explain everything to you in plain English so you’re always in the loop.