Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Applications

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), sometime known as settlement or permanent settlement, is permission to stay in the UK permanently. This means there is no time limit on the period you can remain in the United Kingdom.

Our solicitors at Orwillo and co are specialised in dealing with most types of ILR applications and possess a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide very high-quality legal services for this type of applications. We are registered with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) and its commercial partners UKVCAS Sopra Steria  which enables us to provide Super Priority Service (SPS) for indefinite leave to remain applications were decision on ILR application can be made by the Home Office UKVI within 24 hours of the enrolment of your biometrics at a designated service centre.

Requirements For Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

Most applicants for ILR are required to satisfy the following requirements to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK except those granted on the Discretion of the Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) which may have some requirements waived.

Residence Requirement

You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK once you have lived in the UK for a certain number of years as required by the Immigration Rules. In most visa categories, an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) can only be made to the Home Office UKVI once the applicant has lived in the UK for a continuous period of at least 5 years. In certain visa categories, an accelerated route to settlement is available whereby the applicant can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) even before completion of 5 years residence in the UK. An application for ILR can be made 28 days prior to completion of the ILR qualifying period

Absences From The UK

Almost all the work visa categories require all the ILR applicants not to be absent from the UK for more than 180 days in any 12 months during the ILR qualifying period. Such restriction of 180 days does not apply to ILR applications as family members of British Citizens and settled persons.

General Grounds for Refusal

The applicant’s application for ILR should not fall for refusal on general grounds. The general grounds for refusal are set out in Part 9 of the Immigration Rules. A person who has non- custodial sentence or other out of court disposal within last 24 months of the date of application for ILR falls for refusal on general grounds by virtue of paragraph 322(1)(C) of the Immigration Rules.

Life In The UK Test

With the exception of very few categories, all applicants for ILR are required to pass Life in the UK test before applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. All applicants over the age of 65 and under the age of 18 are exempt from meeting the Life in the UK test requirement. It may also be possible to seek exemption from meeting this requirement on medical grounds.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Except for very few categories, all applicants for ILR are required to meet the English Language requirement at level B1 of CEFR in listening and speaking only before applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. Applicants over the age of 65 and under the age of 18 are exempt from meeting the English language requirement. Some applicants with mental health and severe medical grounds may be exempted

Most Popular ILR Applications

Following is the most popular indefinite Leave to Remain services offered by our team solicitors

1. Spousal application for indefinite leave to remain
2. 10 Years Long Residence
3. UK Ancestry Migrant
4. Parent of A British Child (5 Years Route)
5. Family Members of British Citizens & Settled Persons
6. Unmarried Partner (5 Years Route)
7. Unmarried Partner (10 Years Route)
8. Spouse (10 Years Route)
9. Spouse (5 Years Route)
10. Civil Partner (10 Years Route)
11. Same Sex Partner (10 Years Route)
12. Victim Of Domestic Violence
13. A Bereaved Partner
14. Parent Of a British Child (10 Years Route)
15. Entry Clearance for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) As A Child Under 18
16. Child – SET (F) Application
17. Entry Clearance for Indefinite Leave to Enter as An Adopted Child
18. ILR As an Adopted Child
19. 20 Years Long Residence
20. Years Child Route
21. Over 18, Under 25 and Lived Half of Life In The UK
22. Settled Status Application
23. A Stateless Person
24. Family Member of A Stateless Person

Average Cost

Our Cost for indefinite Leave to remain is £2000.00- £2500.00, Plus VAT. VAT Registration Number 483718753.

What We do in Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications

 

1. In the initial attendance we would assess your eligibility for indefinite 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.

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.

Timescale to prepare and submit application: Applications from instructions take up to 3 – 6 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.

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.