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: Written by: Arshad Mahmood; Last Updated: 01 May 2026

You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a sole representative dependant if the main applicant is either applying for or has already been granted ILR as a sole representative migrant. An application for ILR as a sole representative dependant is made in accordance with the requirements set out in Appendix A, representative of an overseas business, of the Immigration Rules. An application for ILR as a sole representative dependant is made online using the SET (O) application form.

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Eligibility Requirements for ILR as a Sole Representative Dependant

You should satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for ILR as a sole representative dependant:

Valid application: You must submit a valid ILR application as a sole representative dependant.

Status of the sole representative migrant: The applicant must be applying as a partner or child of a sole representative migrant who:

has made a valid application for settlement, i.e. ILR on the sole representative route, and that application has not been decided; or
is settled or has become a British citizen, providing the sole representative migrant had permission on the sole representative route when they settled.

Visa status of the applicant: The applicant must have, or last had, leave to remain as a sole representative dependent.

Suitability requirement: The applicant must not fall for refusal under Appendix Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules.

Relationship requirement: The applicant must meet the relationship requirement set out in Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business.

Age and care arrangements for the child: If the applicant is a child, the applicant must meet the age and care requirements, where applicable.

Financial requirement: The decision maker must be satisfied that there will be adequate maintenance and accommodation for the applicant, the person with sole representative, and any other dependants in the UK, without recourse to public funds. Funds must be shown as specified in Appendix Finance.

English language requirement: Unless an exemption applies, the applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency at level B1 or higher in speaking and listening on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The applicant must demonstrate that they meet the English language requirement specified in Appendix English Language.

Knowledge of Life in the UK requirement: If the applicant is aged 18 or over at the date of application, they must meet the Knowledge of Life in the UK requirement as set out in Appendix KOLL.

Not in breach of immigration laws: The applicant must NOT be:

in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or
on immigration bail.

Relationship Requirement

The applicant must be the partner or child of a sole representative migrant where one of the following applies:

The sole representative migrant is, at the same time, being granted settlement on the sole representative route; or
The sole representative migrant is settled or has become a British citizen, provided the sole representative migrant had permission on the sole representative route when they settled.

If Applying Ffr ILR as a Partner

If applying for ILR as a partner of the sole representative migrant, and the applicant and the sole representative migrant are not married or in a civil partnership, all of the following requirements must be met:

they must have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership for at least the two years before the date of application; and
any previous relationship of the applicant or of the person with sole representative with another person must have permanently broken down; and
the applicant and the person with sole representative must not be so closely related that they would not be allowed to marry or form a civil partnership in the UK.

The relationship between the applicant and the person with sole representative must be genuine and subsisting. Furthermore, the applicant and the person with sole representative must intend to live together throughout the applicant’s stay in the UK.

If Applying for ILR as a Child

If applying for ILR as a child of the sole representative migrant, the applicant’s other parent must be granted ILR at the same time, or be settled or a British citizen, unless:

the sole representative migrant is the applicant’s sole surviving parent; or
the sole representative migrant has sole responsibility for the applicant’s upbringing; or
the decision maker is satisfied that there are serious and compelling reasons to grant the applicant settlement.

Care Requirement for Child

If the applicant is under 18 on the date of application, suitable arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in the UK must be in place and comply with relevant UK legislation and regulations.

Age Requirement for ILR as a Child

The child must be under 18 on the date of application, unless they were last granted permission as a dependent child of their parent or parents. If the child is aged 16 or over on the date of application, they must not be leading an independent life.

Financial Requirement

The decision maker must be satisfied that there will be adequate maintenance and accommodation for the applicant, the person with sole representative, and any other dependants in the UK, without recourse to public funds. Funds must be shown as specified in Appendix Finance. In assessing whether the applicant meets the financial requirement, the decision-maker may consider credible promises of financial support from a third party, such as a relative or friend of the applicant.

English Language Requirement

Unless an exemption applies, the applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency at level B1 or higher in speaking and listening on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The applicant must demonstrate that they meet the English language requirement specified in Appendix English Language.

Knowledge of Life in the UK Requirement

If the applicant is aged 18 or over at the date of application, they must meet the Knowledge of Life in the UK requirement as set out in Appendix KOLL.

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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 for your ILR application.

Assessment of documents: Our immigration lawyers will review your documents to ensure that all documents you provide in support of your application 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.

Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your ILR application, 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 the ILR application, explaining all relevant legal requirements and how they have been satisfied by the applicant, with the documents submitted with the application.

Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload online all the supporting documents to be considered in support of the ILR application.

Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all follow-up until the Home Office UKVI issues a decision on the ILR application.

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