Specialist UK Immigration Solicitors in London

You can submit FLR (LR) application online to apply for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence, if you are not able to apply for ILR on the basis of 10 years long residence. Normally, you need to apply for further leave to remain for 2 years if you are unable to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of 10 years long residence due to your inability to pass the English Test and/or Life in the UK test. An application for further leave to remain based on 10 years long residence can only be submitted through standard service as the UKVI do not offer Super Priority Service for FLR (LR) applications.

Free Immigration Advice For Further Leave To Remain Based On 10 Years Long Residence

Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide one-off free immigration advice online in relation to your application for further leave to remain for 2 years based on 10 years long residence. Ask a question online to our specialist team of immigration solicitors for free immigration advice online or book an appointment online for a detailed immigration advice and consultation with one of our immigration solicitors conerning your application for further leave to remain for 2 years based on 10 years long residence.

Specialist Long Residence Solicitors

Our expert team of long residence solicitors specialise in further leave to remain application on the basis of long residence. As long residence specialists lawyers, our long residence solicitors have wealth of knowledge and experience of successfully dealing with hundreds of further leave to remain applications on the basis of 10 years long residence.

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Requirements For further leave to remain On The Basis Of 10 Years Long Residence

The requirements for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence are laid down in paragraph 276A1 of the Immigration Rules. The requirements for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence include the following:

Completion Of 10 Years Lawful And Continuous Residence In The UK: For further leave to remain application based on 10 years long residence, the applicant must have completed 10 years of continuous and lawful residence in the UK. An application for further leave to remain on this basis can be made to the Home Office UKVI 28 days prior to the completion of 10 years long residence in the UK. Your 10-year qualifying period starts from either:

when you arrived in the UK with a visa;
when you were given permission to stay in the UK.

Also, for the purposes of 10 years long residence application, the 10 years period does not necessarily have to be last 10 years and it can be any continuous period of 10 years completed at any time in the past.

Not Falling For Refusal On Public Interest And Undesirability Grounds: Having regard to the public interest there should be no reasons why it would be undesirable for the applicant to be given indefinite leave to remain on the ground of long residence, taking into account his:

age; and
strength of connections in the United Kingdom; and
personal history, including character, conduct, associations and employment record; and
domestic circumstances; and
compassionate circumstances; and
any representations received on the person’s behalf.

Not Falling For Refusal Under General Grounds For Refusal: General grounds for refusal are set in part 9 of the Immigration Rules. An applicant applying for further leave to remain under 10 years long residence should not fall for refusal on general grounds for refusal as given in part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

Not In Breach Of Immigration Laws: The applicant must not be currently in the UK in breach of immigration laws. However, an applicant who has not overstayed for more than 14 days can still make an application for further leave to remain as an overstayer by virtue of paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules.

Previous Periods Of Overstaying (Gap) Between Periods Of Leave: According to paragraph 276B(V), any previous period of overstaying (gap) between periods of leave will also be disregarded where –

the previous application was made before 24 November 2016 and within 28 days of the expiry of leave; or
the further application was made on or after 24 November 2016 and paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules applied.

Absences From The UK

Continuous residence is not considered broken if the applicant:

is absent from the UK for 6 months or less at any one time
had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and when they returned – this can include leave gained at port when returning to the UK as a non-visa national
departed the UK before 24 November 2016, but after the expiry of their leave to remain, and applied for fresh entry clearance within 28 days of that previous leave expiring, and returned to the UK within 6 months

If the applicant had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and returned to the UK, the existing leave does not have to be in the same category on departure and return.

Discretion For Absences In Excess Of 540 Days In Total Or 180 Day At A Time

If the applicant has been absent from the UK for more than 6 months in one period or more than 18 months in total, the application would normally be refused. However, it may be appropriate to exercise discretion over excess absences in compelling or compassionate circumstances, for example where the applicant was prevented from returning to the UK through unavoidable circumstances.

Things for the Home Office caseworker to consider when assessing if the absence was compelling or compassionate are:

For all cases: The Home Office caseworker should consider whether the applicant returned to the UK within a reasonable time once he was able to do so

For the single absence of over 180 days: The Home Office caseworker should consider:

how much of the absence was due to compelling circumstances and whether the applicant returned to the UK as soon as they were able to do so;
the reasons for the absence

For overall absences exceeding 540 days in the 10 year period: The Home Office caseworker should consider:

whether the long absence (or absences) that pushed the applicant over the limit happened towards the start or end of the 10 year residence period, and how soon they will be able to meet that requirement
if the absences were towards the start of that period, the person may be able to meet the requirements in the near future, and so could be expected to apply when they meet the requirements
however, if the absences were recent, the person will not qualify for a long time, and so Home Office case worker should consider whether there are particularly compelling circumstances

All of these factors must be considered together when determining whether it is reasonable to exercise discretion.

Documents For FLR (LR) Application

The supporting documents are key to succeeding in an application for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence. Supporting documents for further leave to remain application may vary from case to case depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant. Generally, the following documents may be required for an application for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence:

All passports covering the relevant 10 years qualifying period of long residence;
BRP card of the applicant;
Any evidence of private and family life established in the UK;
Any other evidence which may be relevant to address any particular issue in the long residence application including e.g. one of the previous passport is missing, the applicant exceeded permitted number of days absent from the UK; previous gaps in between the periods of leave to remain applications, etc;
Any documents or information which is relevant to argue why the Home Office UKVI should exercise discretion to grant the application where the reliance is being made on discretion of the Home Office UKVI in approving the long residence application.

Our expert team of immigration solicitors can provide the specific list of documents upon assessing all the relevant circumstances of the applicant and after identifying issues, if any, in the long residence application.

How Can We Help With Your FLR (LR) Application?

Our specialist team of long residence solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representations on fixed fee basis in relation to your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence. Our fixed fee for your application for application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your long residence application. The casework to be carried out by our long residence solicitors in relation to your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence will entail the following:

Advice on requirements: Our long residence solicitors will advise you on the relevant requirements you have to meet for your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence to succeed.
Advice on documents: Our long residence lawyers will prepare and email you a comprehensive list of supporting documents to be submitted in support of your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence;
Assessment of documents: Our long residence lawyers will assess your documents to make sure that all the documents you provide in support of your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence are in accordance with the requirement of the Immigration Rules.
Completing application form: Our long residence lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence.
Submitting application Online: Our immigration lawyers will submit your online application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence.
Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence, our long residence solicitors will book your appointment with the application centre for you to enrol your biometrics.
Preparing a detailed cover letter: Our specialist long residence solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence explaining how all the legal requirements are met for the approval of your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence.
Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our long residence solicitors will upload online all the supporting documents to be considered in support of your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence.
Follow up work: Our long residence solicitors will carry out all the follow up work until decision by the Home Office UKVI on your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence.

Why Choose Us For Your FLR (LR) Application?

There are a number of reasons why you can choose our immigration solicitors and lawyers in London to handle your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence from inside the UK. The main reasons include the following:

High Quality Legal Services: Our team of best immigration solicitors in London provide high quality legal services for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence from inside the UK. The high quality of UK visa and immigration legal services provided by our best team of immigration lawyers is self-evident from 5-star Google Reviews rating by 99% of our clients.
Remote Legal Services: Our specialist immigration solicitors and lawyers can provide you with expert immigration advice and legal representations remotely from our offices in London. Using modern technology, our specialist immigration solicitors and lawyers can handle your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence remotely without the need for you to visit our offices. Whilst we are more than happy to welcome clients into our offices, if this is their preference, we are proud to be able to offer our legal services for your application remotely to save your time and travel cost.
Open 7 Days A Week: We pride in providing dedicated immigration advice and legal representations 7 days a week.
All Work Carried Out By Qualified Specialist Immigration Solicitors: All the casework on your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence will be carried out by our specialist team of fully qualified and experienced immigration solicitors who have extensive experience of dealing with long residence applications.
Free Immigration Advice Online: Our specialist team of immigration solicitors and lawyers can provide one-off free immigration advice online for further leave to remain for 2 years through our website enquiry form.
Fixed Fees With Payment Plan: Our immigration solicitors and lawyers charge reasonable and affordable fixed fees for an application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence with option to pay our fixed fee in two instalments whereby you pay half of the agreed fix fee when we start our work on your application and the remaining half when we have fully prepared the application and it is ready for submission to the Home Office UKVI.

Our Fixed Fees For FLR (LR) Application Based On Long Residence Application

Our immigration solicitors will charge a fixed fee ranging from £1,000 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT for your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence.
The agreed fixed will depend on the complexity of the application and the volume of work involved in the application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence.
Our fixed fee for your application for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence does not cover any disbursements e.g. UKVI fee for the application and the applicant has to separately pay the Home Office UKVI fees for the application.

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FAQs - Further Leave To Remain On The Basis Of 10 Years Long Residence

Can I apply for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence using Priority or Super Priority Service?

No, Priority or Super Priority Service is not available for FLR (LR) application, and the only option available is to apply for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years of long residence using standard service.

Do I need to pass English test or Life in the UK to apply for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence?

No, you do not need to pass the English test or Life in the UK test to apply for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence.

What application form should I use to apply for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence?

You should submit an FLR (LR) application online to apply for further leave to remain for 2 years based on your 10 years of long residence.

When can I apply for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence?

You can apply for further leave to remain for 2 years on the basis of 10 years long residence 28 days before completing 10 years long residence.

What are the requirements for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence?

Completion Of 10 Years of Lawful and Continuous Residence In The UK

For further leave to remain application based on 10 years long residence, the applicant must have completed 10 years of continuous and lawful residence in the UK. An application for further leave to remain on this basis can be made to the Home Office UKVI 28 days before the completion of 10 years long residence in the UK. Your 10-year qualifying period starts from either:

when you arrived in the UK with a visa;
when you were given permission to stay in the UK.

Also, for the purposes of 10 year long residence application, the 10 years period does not necessarily have to last 10 years, and it can be any continuous period of 10 years completed at any time in the past.

Not Falling For Refusal On Public Interest And Undesirability Grounds

Having regard to the public interest there should be no reasons why it would be undesirable for the applicant to be given indefinite leave to remain on the grounds of long residence, taking into account his:

age; and
strength of connections in the United Kingdom; and
personal history, including character, conduct, associations and employment record; and
domestic circumstances; and
compassionate circumstances; and
any representations received on the person’s behalf.

Not Falling For Refusal Under General Grounds For Refusal

General grounds for refusal are set in part 9 of the Immigration Rules. An applicant applying for further leave to remain under 10 years long residence should not fall for refusal on general grounds for refusal as given in part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

Not Currently Being In Breach Of Immigration Laws Except Where Paragraph 39E Applies

The applicant must not be currently in the UK in breach of immigration laws. However, an applicant who has not overstayed for more than 14 days can still apply for further leave to remain as an overstayer by paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules.

Previous Periods Of Overstaying (Gap) Between Periods Of Leave

According to paragraph 276B(V), any previous period of overstaying (gap) between periods of leave will also be disregarded where –

the previous application was made before 24 November 2016 and within 28 days of the expiry of leave; or
the further application was made on or after 24 November 2016 and paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules applied.

What is the requirement about absences from the UK for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence?

Continuous residence is not considered broken if the applicant:

is absent from the UK for 6 months or less at any one time
had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and when they returned – this can include leave gained at the port when returning to the UK as a non-visa national
departed the UK before 24 November 2016, but after the expiry of their leave to remain, and applied for fresh entry clearance within 28 days of that previous leave expiring, and returned to the UK within 6 months

If the applicant had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and returned to the UK, the existing leave does not have to be in the same category on departure and return.

What are the documents required to apply for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence?

All passports covering the relevant 10 years qualifying period of long residence;
BRP card of the applicant;
Any evidence of private and family life established in the UK;
Any other evidence which may be relevant to address any particular issue in the long residence application including, e.g. one of the previous passports is missing, the applicant exceeded the permitted number of days absent from the UK; previous gaps in between the periods of leave to remain applications, etc.;
Any relevant documents or information to argue why the Home Office UKVI should exercise discretion to grant the application where the reliance is being made on the discretion of the Home Office UKVI in approving the long residence application.

Our expert team of immigration solicitors can provide a specific list of documents upon assessing all the relevant circumstances of the applicant and after identifying issues, if any, in the long residence application.

How long it takes for Home Office UKVI to decide my application for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence?

According to the Home Office, UKVI website, it takes up to 8 weeks for the UKVI to decide on your application. However, in practice, it usually takes 3 to 6 months for the Home Office UKVI to decide on such applications.

What are the useful online resources for further leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residence?

Further Leave To Remain - 10 Years Long Residence