You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) on the basis of Humanitarian Protection (HP) leave within one month before your humanitarian protection leave expires. An application for ILR as a person with humanitarian protection leave 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 on the basis of humanitarian protection leave. An application for ILR on the basis of humanitarian protection leave cannot be submitted through the Priority or Super Priority Service; the only option is to apply using the standard service.
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What is The Process To Apply for ILR Based on Humanitarian Protection
The step-by-step process to apply for ILR based on humanitarian protection is as outlined below:
- Complete the online ILR application form on the UKVI website.
- Submit the completed application online by paying the Home Office UKVI fee for the ILR application.
- 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 BRP card, 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 based on humanitarian protection?
An application for ILR based on humanitarian protection is normally processed and decided by the Home Office UKVI within 6 months under the standard service. You can apply for ILR based on Humanitarian Protection through Priority Service or Super Super Priority Service.
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What Are The Eligibility Requirements for ILR based on Humanitarian Protection?
The eligibility requirements for ILR based on humanitarian protection from inside the UK include the following:
Valid Application: The applicant must submit a valid ILR application in accordance with the requirements set out in the Immigration Rules.
Immigration Status Requirement: The applicant must meet the immigration status requirement. The applicant's current immigration status must be Humanitarian Protection (HP) leave.
Suitability Requirement: The applicant should meet the suitability requirements as set out in Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules. The applicant's ILR application must not fall for refusal on suitability grounds.
Qualifying Period Requirement: The applicant must have completed a 5-year qualifying period with Humanitarian Protection (HP) leave. An application for ILR can be submitted 28 days before completing 5 years with Humanitarian Protection (HP) leave.
Need for Humanitarian Protection (HP): The country conditions in the applicant's country of nationality and the applicant's personal circumstances should not have changed in a way that renders Humanitarian Protection no longer necessary. The applicant must show that he continues to need Humanitarian Protection (HP).
What Are The Documents Required for ILR based on humanitarian protection?
When applying for ILR based on humanitarian protection, 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 based on humanitarian protection:
- Your current valid passport/travel document
- Your eVisa to prove your immigration status
- Your evidence of any private and family life you have established over the years
It's important to carefully review the specific requirements outlined by UKVI for ILR based on humanitarian protection, and to 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 based on humanitarian protection.
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How Can I Challenge the Refusal of My ILR Application?
If your application for ILR based on humanitarian protection 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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Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed fee basis in relation to your ILR application on the basis of humanitarian protection leave. Our fixed fee for your ILR application will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your ILR application until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI on your application. The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your ILR application on the basis of humanitarian protection leave will entail the following:
Advice on requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the relevant requirements you have to meet for your ILR application 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 ILR application on the basis of humanitarian protection leave.
Assessment of documents: Our immigration lawyers will assess your documents to ensure that all the documents you provide in support of your ILR application for humanitarian protection leave comply 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 humanitarian protection leave.
Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your ILR application on the basis of humanitarian protection leave, our immigration lawyers will book your appointment with the application centre so you can enrol your biometrics.
Preparing a detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of the immigration application, explaining all relevant legal requirements and how the applicant has satisfied them with the documents submitted with the application.
Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload all supporting documents for the ILR application on the basis of humanitarian protection leave.
Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all follow-up until the Home Office UKVI decides on the ILR application based on humanitarian protection leave.
Our Fixed Fees For ILR Based on Humanitarian Protection (HP)
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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following are the various frequently asked questions (FAQs) about an application for ILR based on humanitarian protection:
Humanitarian Protection is a form of leave granted by the Home Office to individuals who do not qualify for refugee status but would face a real risk of serious harm if returned to their country of origin. It is normally granted for a 5-year route to settlement.
Yes. You may be eligible to apply for ILR after completing 5 years’ continuous residence in the UK with Humanitarian Protection, provided you continue to meet the eligibility requirements at the date of application.
You can usually apply up to 28 days before completing 5 years of continuous residence in the UK with Humanitarian Protection. Applications made too early are likely to be refused.
To qualify, you must generally demonstrate that:
- You have completed 5 years’ continuous residence with Humanitarian Protection
- Your protection status has not been revoked or ceased
- You continue to be in need of Humanitarian Protection (HP)
- You do not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal
Applications are usually made using the SET (Protection Route) form, submitted online, followed by enrolment of biometrics at a TLSContact centre.
Yes. Criminal convictions, deception, or conduct falling under the general grounds for refusal can lead to refusal of an ILR application. Full disclosure is essential, and legal advice is strongly recommended if you have any adverse history.
If your application for ILR based on Humanitarian Protection (HP) is refused by the UKVI, you can appeal against the refusal decision within 14 days of the refusal.
Dependants who were granted leave in line with your Humanitarian Protection may also be eligible to apply for ILR, provided they meet the relevant residence and suitability requirements.
No, there is no fee payable to the Home Office UKVI to apply for ILR based on Humanitarian Protection (HP).
Yes. Once you are granted ILR, you may usually apply for British citizenship after 12 months, provided you meet the residence, good character, and other nationality requirements.
Yes. ILR applications on protection grounds can be legally complex. Professional legal advice helps ensure:
- Correct timing of the application
- Compliance with residence and suitability rules
- Proper preparation of supporting evidence