ILR - Discretionary Leave To Remain (DLR) - Apply for ILR 10 Years Route

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

You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) 28 days before completing 10 years of lawful residence with Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR). An application for ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave can be made to the Home Office UKVI through the Super Priority Service to obtain a decision within 24 hours. ILR on the basis of 10 years under the Discretionary Leave (DL) is granted outside the Immigration Rules in accordance with Home Office policy on the grant of Discretionary Leave (DL).

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Free Immigration Advice for ILR based on Discretionary Leave (DL)

Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide one-off, 5-minute free immigration advice regarding your ILR application based on Discretionary Leave. 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 ILR application on the basis of completing 10 years under the Discretionary Leave (DL).

Super Priority Service for a 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 ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave (DL), whereby a decision on your ILR application will be made within 24 hours if you submit your ILR 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 ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave (DL). Our fixed fee for your application for ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave (DL) will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your application for ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave (DL) until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI on your application for ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave (DL). The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your application for ILR on the basis 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 ILR on the basis 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 ILR on the basis 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 ILR on the basis 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 ILR application based on Discretionary Leave (DL).

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

Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your application for ILR on the basis 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 ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave (DL), explaining how all the legal requirements are met for the approval of your application for ILR on the basis of Discretionary Leave (DL).

Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload online all the supporting documents to be considered in support of your application for ILR on the basis 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 ILR application based on Discretionary Leave (DL).

Specialist Immigration Solicitors for ILR based on Discretionary Leave

Our immigration solicitors are specialists in ILR applications based on completing 10 years under the Discretionary Leave (DL). As one of the best immigration solicitors, we have an excellent track record of helping clients obtain ILR under the Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) route. Our highly experienced and fully qualified immigration solicitors can provide fast, friendly, reliable, and fixed-fee immigration advice and legal representation for your ILR application under the Discretionary Leave route.

The high quality of UK visa and immigration legal services provided by our best team of immigration lawyers is self-evident from the 5-star Google Reviews rating by 99% of our clients. Our London-based immigration solicitors are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, offering unwavering dedication and exceptional legal support for a wide range of UK visa and immigration cases. Our team of highly regarded immigration solicitors brings together more than 6 decades of collective, specialised expertise in successfully handling UK visa and immigration applications.

Meet Our Team of Immigration Solicitors in London

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 ILR application process with professionalism and care.

Our team comprises a diverse group of immigration solicitors, each bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. We are united by a shared goal: to deliver the highest level of legal support and advocacy tailored to your immigration needs.