Further Leave To Remain Applications

Extension /(FLR) And Limited Leave To Remain

Further Leave to Remain (FLR) also sometimes referred to as the FLR Visa, is a UK immigration route that enables non-British nationals already living in the UK to extend their stay beyond the original validity of their visa or period of limited leave to remain.

There are different categories of FLR, tailored to various circumstances such as marriage, family life, private life, or dependency on a British citizen or settled person. These categories are outlined by specific codes such as FLR (M) for if you’re a non-British national living in the UK without indefinite leave to remain, you’re probably on a visa or have limited leave to remain.

Types of common Further Leave to Remain Applications

Further leave to remain ‘M’ category, also known as FLR (M)-this is based on marriage and child dependency of that marriage Further leave to remain ‘F’ and ‘P’, also known as FLR (FP) this is based on family and private life. Application to extend stay in the UK: FLR(HRO) on human rights claims, leave outside the rules and other routes not covered by other forms leave outside the Immigration Rules based on your compassionate and compelling circumstances medical grounds or ill health discretionary leave (DL) where applicant have previously been granted a period of DL but have not previously been refused asylum DL where applicant have been granted less than 4 years exceptional leave

Requirements

To apply for an extension, in visa routes, applicants are expected to meet the specific requirements of the Immigration Rules of their visa or initial leave to remain category and continue to comply with the conditions of their existing visa requirement and avoid any criminality.


In application for Limited leave to remain from within the UK on the basis of FLR (FP family and private life and in applications to extend stay in the UK using FLR(HRO) there is room for flexibility in terms of the satisfaction of the rules.

Applications must be submitted before an applicant’s current visa expires, and during the course of the application may be required to attend a biometric appointment to provide their fingerprints and photograph. Extension ensures applicants can legally stay in the UK for purposes like work, study, family reunification, or other approved activities, without a gap in your legal status which may affect an application for indefinite leave to remain in that category.

Timescale to prepare and submit application: Applications from instructions take up to 1 – 3 months on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. Some applications can be prepared for shorted periods. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this. 

Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Average Cost

Our Cost for Further Leave to Remain is £1200.00- £1500.00, Plus VAT. VAT Registration Number 483718753.

What is not included in the Cost

1. Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process. Find updated list of Home Office Fees.


2. Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers.


3. Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal and reconsideration.

Please be advised that we would let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

What We do in Further Leave to Remain Applications

 

1. In the initial attendance we would assess your eligibility for extension in the category of leave to remain and advise you on your options
2. We would advise on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence base on your circumstances
3. We would advise on method of submission priority. premium standard servicing
4. We would assess any supporting evidence and advising on the same
5. We may assist with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties for medical experts/ banks/employers/voluntary organisations/ Police (with permission)
6. We Prepare the application with supporting evidence
7. Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
8. Prepare any further submission/ providing updates on progress
9. We would advise on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
10. Prepare a client care letter advising you on the relevant law, application process, likely timeframe, and possible outcomes.
11. Upload all supporting documents to the relevant visa application portal, such as TLScontact.
12. Arrange an appointment for biometric enrolment and passport submission at the visa application centre.

Who does the work

Director/Solicitor

Solicitor/Paralegal

Mr M. Sourbah is a qualified duty solicitor and an Immigration lawyer, admitted as a solicitor of the supreme courts of England and Wales in February 2008. He is director of Orwillo solicitors. He specialises in Crime and Immigration laws and practice and was accredited on the Law society scheme Immigration and Asylum accreditation scheme and is currently an accredited criminal duty solicitor. He would be carrying out most of the work.

From time to time, he may be assisted by colleagues or other members of staff. Where he is unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances or capacity, the services of outside agencies like barristers’ chambers experts, or colleagues in another solicitor’s firm may be offered. Where this is the case and they charge VAT for their work, that may be claimed on an invoice and the defendant is expected to pay.

VAT Statement

Value Added Tax (VAT) is added onto prices in the UK for provision of services. Currently the percentage or the financial amount of VAT payable is 20% of the total cost of a transaction. The Firm is registered for VAT under registration number 483718753 and may charge 20% on top of the fee charged for the provision of our services.

Some of the fees or disbursements of the agents we work with may also attract VAT. For example, experts, barristers and interpreters’ fees may include 20% VAT in their invoices which is passed on to the client to pay.

Disbursements

Disbursements are charges payable in addition to our fees, normally to a third party. They can include fees payable to the Court, Barristers and other experts such as medical experts who may be required to provide evidence in your case, Home Office Administrative fees, Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), interpreters’ fees, etcetera. The amount charged for the disbursements depends upon different variables as well as the expert attendance at Court if applicable.

Barrister’s fees are from £500.00 plus VAT depending on the type and complexity of the hearing. Experts’ costs can be from £1,200.00 plus VAT depending on the type and complexity of the case. Home Office Administrative fee depends on the category of the application and IHS may be calculated on the number of years leave applied for and granted. Interpreters’ fees may also be charged at hourly rate.

All additional costs / disbursements where applicable will be discussed with you in advance of instruction.

The Agreed fixed fee is for the entirety of our work leading to a decision.