You can apply for extension of your leave to remain granted on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration into your country of nationality. An extension application on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration on country of origin is made in accordance with requirements as set out in Appendix Private Life of the Immigration Rules.
The route of very significant obstacles to integration is a settlement route which means the applicant can qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 10 years of living in the UK lawfully with leave to remain granted under this route. Extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration will be granted for further period of 30 months under the 10 years route to settlement.
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Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide fast, friend reliable and fixed fee immigration advice and legal representations in relation to your extension application on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration. Ask a question to our specialist team of immigration solicitors for free immigration advice online or book an appointment online for a detailed immigration advice and consultation session with one of our immigration lawyers concerning your extension application on the basis of very significant obstcles to integration.
Requirements For Extension Of Leave To Remain On The Basis Of Significant Obstacles To Integration
A person applying for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration should meet the following requirements of the Immigration Rules as set out in Appendix Private Life:
Valid Application
The applicant must submit a valid application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration in accordance with requirements for a valid application as set out in Appendix Private Life of the Immigration Rules.
Suitability Requirements
The applicant's application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration must not fall for refusal on suitability grounds as set out in the Immigration Rules.
Age Requirement
The applicant must be aged 18 or over at the date of application.
Residence Requirement
The applicant must have been continuously resident in the UK for less than 20 years. Longer the applicant has lived in the UK, better it will be for the applicant's application on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration.
Very Significant Obstacles To Integration
Where the applicant has not been continuously resident in the UK for more than 20 years, the decision maker must be satisfied there would be very significant obstacles to the applicant’s integration into the country where they would have to live if required to leave the UK.
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) and its commercial partners UKVCAS Sopra Steria to provide Super Priority Service for application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration whereby 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 for the decision on your application for months (sometimes years).
How Can We Help?
Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representations on fixed fee basis in relation to your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration. Our fixed fee for your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI on your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration. The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration 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 leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration to succeed.
- Advised 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 leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration;
- 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 leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration are in accordance with the requirement of the Immigration Rules.
- Completing application form: Our immigration lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration.
- Submitting application through Priority or Super Priority Service: Where possible, our immigration lawyers will submit your online application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration through priority or super priority service to get faster decision on your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration.
- Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration, 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 leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration explaining how all the legal requirements are met for the approval of your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration.
- 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 extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration.
- Follow up work: Our immigration lawyers will carry out all the follow up work until decision by the Home Office UKVI on your application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration.
Our One-Off Services For Immigration Applications
Our immigration solicitors can also provide a wide range of one-off legal services for UK visa and immigration applications. Using our one-off services can help those who do not want to use our full service for the immigration application. You can use one of the following one-off legal services offered for UK visa and immigration applications:
- One-Off Immigration Advice and Consultation
- Immigration Documents Checking Service
- Application Form Completion Services
- Submitting Application Through Priority and Super Priority Service
- Preparing Cover Letter For Immigration Application
- Uploading Supporting Documents Online
Our Fixed Fees For Your Initial Application On The Basis Of Very Significant Obstacles To Integration
- Our immigration solicitors will charge a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £3,000 (no VAT) for your initial application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration. We can provide Super Priority Service for decision on your application to be made within 24 hours. The agreed fixed will depend on the complexity of the application and the volume of work involved in the application for extension of leave to remain on the basis of very significant obstacles to integration.
- Our fixed fee for the application 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.