Apply for Discretionary Leave To Remain (DLR) on Human Rights Grounds outside the Immigration Rules - FLR (HRO) Application

: Written by: Arshad Mahmood; Last Updated: 18 June 2026

If you do not qualify for leave to remain under the Immigration Rules but have compelling, compassionate, or exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible for Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) in the UK. At Premium Solicitors, our experienced immigration solicitors provide expert legal advice and representation for individuals seeking Discretionary Leave to Remain based on humanitarian, medical, human rights, or other exceptional grounds.

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Discretionary Leave (DL) is a form of leave to remain that is granted outside the Immigration Rules, in limited and exceptional circumstances, in accordance with Home Office policy on the grant of Discretionary Leave (DL). The Home Office guidance confirms that Discretionary Leave is intended for limited and exceptional cases and is generally considered where removal from the UK would result in unjustifiably harsh consequences. The Secretary of State has the power to grant leave on a discretionary basis, outside the Rules, under her residual discretion under the Immigration Act 1971.

Discretionary Leave is intended to address exceptional and compassionate situations and is granted on a case-by-case basis. Discretionary Leave (DL) applies in both asylum and non-asylum cases, including those applying from within the UK.

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Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) Applications

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