Extension of Discretionary Leave To Remain (DLR) - Super Priority Service for a Decision Within 24 Hours

: Written by: Arshad Mahmood; Last Updated: 25 April 2026

You can apply for extension of your Discretionary Leave (DL) from inside the UK prior to the expiry of your current Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR). The Discretionary Leave (DL) is granted outside the Immigration Rules in accordance with Home Office policy on the grant of Discretionary Leave (DL). The extension of Discretionary Leave may be granted, provided the applicant continues to meet the relevant criteria set out in the published policy on DL applicable at the time of the decision. You can apply for extension of your Discretionary Leave (DL) through Super Priority Service to get a decision on your extension application within 24 hours unless the initial Discretionary Leave was granted as a result of the refusal of an asylum claim.

Children born in the UK to parents who both have DL and are not British citizens should normally be granted limited leave in line with their parents. If only one parent has DL, the leave to be granted will depend on the other parent's status.

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Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide one-off, 5-minute free immigration advice regarding your Discretionary Leave application outside the Immigration Rules. Ask a question online to our specialist team of immigration solicitors for free immigration advice online, or book an appointment online for detailed immigration advice and consultation with one of our immigration solicitors concerning your application for Discretionary Leave based on exceptional and compassionate circumstances.

Duration of Grant of Discretionary Leave (DL)

Where extension of Discretionary Leave (DL) is granted, the duration of leave is determined by considering the individual facts of the case but leave is not normally granted for more than 30 months (2 and a half years) at a time. From 9 July 2012, those granted DL must normally have completed a continuous period of at least 120 months’ limited leave (this means: a total of 10 years, normally consisting of 4 separate 30-month leaves) before being eligible to apply for settlement.

Super Priority Service for Decision Within 24 Hours

As specialist immigration solicitors based in London, we are registered with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to provide Super Priority Service for an application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL), whereby a decision on your application will be made within 24 hours if you submit your application through Super Priority Service. This way, you may not have to wait months (sometimes years) for a decision on your application.

How Can We Help?

Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed fee basis in relation to your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL). Our fixed fee for your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL) will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL) until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI on your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL). The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL) 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 extension of Discretionary Leave (DL) to succeed.

Advice on documents: Our immigration lawyers will prepare and email you a comprehensive list of supporting documents to be submitted in support of your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL).

Assessment of documents: Our immigration lawyers will assess your documents to make sure that all the documents you provide in support of your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL) 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 extension of Discretionary Leave (DL).

Submitting application via Super Priority Service: Where possible, our immigration lawyers will submit your online application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL) through priority or super priority service to get a faster decision on your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL).

Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL), our immigration lawyers will book your appointment with the application centre for you to enrol your biometrics.

Preparing a detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL), explaining how all the legal requirements are met for the approval of your application for extension of Discretionary Leave (DL).

Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload all supporting documents online to support your application for an extension of Discretionary Leave (DL).

Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all follow-up until the Home Office UKVI issues a decision on your application for an extension of Discretionary Leave (DL).

Specialist Immigration Solicitors for Discretionary Leave Applications

Our immigration solicitors are specialists in Discretionary Leave applications under Appendix Discretionary Leave of the Immigration Rules. As one of the best immigration solicitors, we have an excellent track record of helping clients obtain Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) outside the Immigration Rules. Our highly experienced and fully qualified immigration solicitors can provide fast, friendly, reliable, and fixed-fee immigration advice and legal representation for your application for permission to stay in the UK under the Discretionary Leave route.

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At Premium Solicitors, our strength lies in the expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our immigration solicitors in London. We understand that immigration matters are life-changing events, and our team is here to guide you through every step of the Discretionary Leave application process with professionalism and care.

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