You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a refugee online within one month prior to the expiry of your leave to remain as a refugee. An application for ILR as a refugee is submitted by completing the online SET (P) application form. The applicant should meet all the requirements as set out in the immigration rules for the grant of ILR as a refugee. An application for ILR as a refugee cannot be submitted through the Priority or Super Priority Service; the only option is to apply using the standard service.
Our specialist team of immigration solicitors in London can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your ILR application as a refugee. Our immigration solicitors have a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in successfully handling ILR applications as refugees.
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What is The Process To Apply for ILR as a Refugee
The step-by-step process to apply for ILR as a refugee is outlined below:
- Complete the online ILR application form on the UKVI website.
- Submit the completed ILR application online.
- Book your biometrics appointments with TLSContact by creating an account on the TLSContact web portal.
- Upload all the supporting documents online before the biometrics enrolment appointment date.
- Attend your biometrics enrolment appointment. You should take your passport and your biometrics appointment letter with you to your biometrics appointment.
- Wait for a decision on the application, which is normally made within 6 months under the standard service.
What is the Processing Time for ILR as a Refugee
An application for ILR as a refugee is normally processed and decided by the Home Office UKVI within 6 months under the standard service. The Home Office does not offer the Priority or Super Priority Service for an ILR application as a refugee.
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What Are The Eligibility Requirements for ILR as a Refugee
The eligibility requirements for ILR as a refugee from inside the UK include the following:
Valid Application: The applicant must submit a valid application in accordance with the requirements for a valid application as set out in the Immigration Rules.
Immigration Status Requirement: The applicant must meet the immigration status requirement, and the applicant's current leave to remain must be in the UK as a refugee.
Suitability Requirement: The applicant should meet the suitability requirements as set out in Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules. The applicant's application for ILR should not fall for refusal on suitability grounds.
Need for Protection: The applicant must still be in need of protection, and the applicant's or the applicant's country of origin's circumstances must not have changed in a way that renders the applicant no longer in need of asylum or international protection.
What Are The Documents Required for ILR as a Refugee
When applying for ILR as a refugee, you will typically need to submit several documents to support your application. These documents will help you satisfy the requirements of the relevant UK immigration rules for your application to be approved by the Home Office UKVI. While specific documents may vary based on the individual circumstances of the applicant, here is a general list of documents commonly required for an application for ILR as a refugee:
- Your current valid passport/travel document
- Your immigration status document, e.g. eVisa
- Any documents which prove that you have established your private and family life in the UK
It's important to carefully review the specific requirements outlined by the UKVI for ILR as a refugee and ensure all necessary documents are provided in the correct format and with accurate information. Failure to submit required documents or provide false information/documents can result in delays or refusal of your application for ILR as a refugee.
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How Can I Challenge the Refusal Of An Application for ILR as a Refugee?
If your application for ILR as a refugee has been refused and you believe that the reasons for the refusal are unjustified and not in accordance with relevant laws and facts, you can file an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) within 14 days of the refusal decision. Our specialist team of immigration appeal lawyers can provide the legal advice and representation you need for your immigration appeal against the refusal of your application.
Our specialist immigration solicitors and lawyers can assess the refusal decision of your application free of cost to advise you whether or not you have any valid grounds to challenge the refusal of your application. If our specialist team of immigration lawyers find that there are valid grounds to challenge the refusal of your application, we will quote a fixed fee for providing legal representation.
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How Can We Help With Your Application for ILR as a Refugee
Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation for your ILR application on a fixed-fee basis. Our immigration solicitors can legally represent you in your application for ILR as a refugee and carry out all the work on your application until a decision by the Home Office UKVI on your application. The immigration casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your application for ILR as a refugee will entail the following:
Advice on Requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the relevant requirements you have to meet for your application for ILR as a refugee to be successful.
Documentary Advice: Our family visa lawyers will prepare and email you a comprehensive list of supporting documents to be submitted in support of your application for ILR as a refugee.
Assessing Documents: Our immigration lawyers will assess your documents to make sure that all the documents you provide in support of your application for ILR as a refugee are in accordance with the requirements of the immigration rules.
Completing the Application Form: Our immigration lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your application for ILR as a refugee.
Submitting Application Through Super Priority Service: If required, our immigration lawyers will submit your ILR application as a refugee online through super priority service to obtain a decision within 24 hours.
Booking an Appointment With The Application Centre: After the online submission of your application for ILR as a refugee, our immigration lawyers will book your appointment with the application centre for you to enrol your biometrics.
Detailed Cover Letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of your application for ILR as a refugee to explain all the relevant legal requirements for your application to be approved by the Home Office UKVI.
Uploading Documents Online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload all supporting documents online to support your application for ILR as a refugee.
Follow-Up Work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all follow-up until the Home Office UKVI decides on your ILR application as a refugee.
Why Choose Us To Handle Your ILR Application?
Our team of immigration solicitors specialises in dealing with applications for ILR as a refugee. Here are several reasons why you should choose our immigration solicitors and lawyers in London to handle your application for ILR as a refugee:
Expertise: Our team has a deep understanding of the constantly evolving UK immigration laws and regulations. We stay abreast of the latest developments to ensure that your case is handled with the highest level of expertise. All aspects of your application for ILR as a refugee will be managed by our specialist team of fully qualified and experienced immigration solicitors who have extensive experience of dealing with application for ILR as a refugee.
Personalised Service: We recognise that each immigration case is unique. Therefore, we offer personalised solutions tailored to your specific circumstances.
Results-Driven Approach: Our primary goal is to achieve positive outcomes for our clients. We work tirelessly to maximise your chances of success in your application for ILR as a refugee.
Client-Centred Care: Your peace of mind is our priority. We provide clear communication, regular updates, and support throughout your immigration journey.
Remote Legal Services: Our immigration solicitors can provide the legal services required for your ILR application as a refugee, remotely from our London offices. Utilising modern technology, our specialist immigration solicitors and lawyers can handle your ILR application as a refugee remotely, eliminating the need for you to visit our offices. While we are happy to welcome clients into our offices, if preferred, we are proud to offer remote legal services for your application for ILR as a refugee to save you time and travel costs.
Open 7 Days A Week: We take pride in offering dedicated immigration advice and legal representation for ILR applications as a refugee, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Fast Track Visa Service: Our team of fast-track immigration solicitors can prepare and submit your ILR application as a refugee through Priority or Super Priority Service for a faster decision.
Fixed Fees With Payment Plan: Our immigration solicitors and lawyers charge reasonable and affordable fixed fees for applications for ILR as a refugee. We offer the option to pay our fixed fee in two instalments: half of the agreed fixed fee is due when we commence our work, and the remaining half is payable when we have fully prepared your application for ILR as a. and it is ready for submission to the Home Office UKVI.
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Our Fixed Fees for ILR as a Refugee
Our fixed fee for processing your immigration application ranges from £1,000 + VAT to £2,000 + VAT.
Our fixed fee will cover all our work on your application, including advising on documents, checking your documents, completing the application form and submitting the application online, booking an appointment for biometrics enrolment, preparing a cover letter in support of the application, uploading all supporting documents to be considered in support of the application, and carrying out all other follow up work until decision by the Home Office UKVI is made on your application.
Our fixed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the volume of work involved in your application. In addition to our fixed fee for assisting you with your application, you must pay the Home Office UKVI fees separately.
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We offer flexible payment options, allowing you to pay your agreed fixed fee in two instalments. We will require you to pay half of the agreed fixed fee at the time of initial instructions when we start working on your matter, and the remaining half at the time of online submission of your immigration application.
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Our team of specialist immigration solicitors can provide the following other related legal services:
- ILR Humanitarian Protection (HP)
- Naturalisation as a British Citizen After ILR Grant
- How To Challenge a UK Visa Refusal?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following are the various frequently asked questions (FAQs) about an application for ILR as a refugee:
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a refugee allows a person who has been granted refugee status in the UK to settle permanently. Once granted, ILR removes immigration time limits and provides access to full rights to work, study, and public services in the UK.
You can apply for ILR as a refugee if you:
- Were granted refugee status in the UK
- Have completed 5 continuous years in the UK as a refugee
- Continue to require protection and have not re-availed yourself of your country of nationality
- Have complied with UK immigration laws throughout your stay
You can apply 28 days before completing 5 years of continuous residence in the UK as a refugee. Applying too early can result in refusal.
Applications are normally made using Form SET(P) (online), unless there are exceptional circumstances requiring a different route.
No, you do not need to meet the English and Life in the UK test requirements to apply for ILR as a Refugee.
No. There is no minimum income requirement for ILR applications made under the refugee route.
Yes. Accessing public funds or benefits does not negatively affect an ILR application as a refugee.
The documents required to apply for ILR as a Refugee may vary depending on the applicant's personal circumstances. Typical documents may include:
- Valid travel document (if available)
- Evisa as evidence of immigration status in the UK
- Proof of continuous residence in the UK
- Evidence of establishing private and family life in the UK
- Evidence any contributions towards the betterment of the British society
You must show 5 years of continuous residence in the UK. Short absences are allowed, but excessive time spent outside the UK may break continuity.
Yes. Criminal convictions, particularly serious offences, can lead to refusal. Minor offences may still be considered, depending on:
- Severity of the offence
- Length of time since conviction
- Overall conduct and compliance with immigration rules
Legal advice is strongly recommended in such cases.
Common reasons for refusal of an application for ILR as a Refugee include:
- Early application before completing 5 years
- Criminal convictions or poor immigration history
- Evidence that protection is no longer needed
- Returning to or seeking protection from your country of nationality
Standard processing times are usually up to 6 months, though some applications may take longer depending on complexity.
No. ILR applications as a refugee are free of charge, including the biometric enrolment fee.
Dependants may apply for ILR if:
- They have completed the required qualifying period, and
- They continue to meet the relevant requirements
Each family member’s application is assessed separately.
Once ILR is granted as a Refugee, you:
- Can live in the UK permanently
- Have unrestricted access to work and study
- Can apply for British citizenship after 12 months, if eligible
Yes. ILR as a Refugee can be lost if you:
- Spend more than 2 consecutive years outside the UK
- Commit serious criminal offences
- Obtained ILR by deception
Yes. ILR applications for refugees can be legally complex. Professional advice helps ensure:
- Correct timing of the application
- Proper evidence submission
- Reduced risk of refusal or delays
No, you must not travel to your country of nationality after the grant of ILR as a Refugee, because your immigration status remains Refugee while you hold ILR as a Refugee. If you travel to your country of nationality, your refugee status may be revoked by the UKVI.
No, you should not apply for a passport of your country of nationality while you hold ILR as a Refugee, as this may affect your Refugee status. You can apply for a Refugee Travel Document while you are holding an ILR as a Refugee.