Indefinite Leave to Remain / Settlement Application as a Partner/Spouse – [5- YEAR ROUTE]

The Immigration Rules of Appendix FM allow a partner of a British citizen, a person settled in the UK, someone in the UK with refugee leave or with humanitarian protection, in the UK with leave under Appendix EU, or in the UK with leave under Appendix ECAA Extension of Stay, to be granted indefinite leave to remain (settlement) in the UK.

The requirements are that the: applicant and their partner must be in the UK , applicant must have made a valid application for indefinite leave to remain as a partner , applicant must not fall for refusal under any of the suitability requirements , and the applicant must meet all the eligibility requirements.

UK ILR for Spouse & Partners

After spending 5 years in the UK on the Spouse Visa, you will be able to apply for a settlement subject to meeting the requirements set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. Arka Solicitors offers personalise and reliable services on Indefinite Leave to Remain or UK ILR for Spouse & Partners.

Eligibility Requirements for ILR AS a Spouse ( 5-Year Route )

• The applicant must submit a valid application for Indefinite leave to remain/settlement as a spouse;
• The applicant can apply for Indefinite leave to remain 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK, which means that the applicant must have completed the qualifying period of 4 years 11 months and 2 days at the time of submitting an online application for ILR as a spouse;
• The applicant must be currently in the UK under a Spouse visa and should apply prior to the expiry of their visa;
• The applicant must be the spouse of a British citizen, a person settled in the UK, someone in the UK with refugee leave or with humanitarian protection. The relationship of the applicant with the UK Sponsor must be genuine and subsisting;
• The applicant must meet the suitability requirements as set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules
• The applicant should meet the financial requirement for Indefinite leave to remain as a spouse. The requirement can be met through income of the applicant and/or UK sponsor and/or savings of the applicant and/or UK sponsor, or through rental income;
• The applicant must provide evidence that there will be adequate accommodation, without recourse to public funds, for the family (including other family members who are not included in the application but who live in the same household), which the family owns or occupies exclusively;
• The applicant must meet the English Language requirement by having a recognised English qualification with at least level B1 in speaking and listening or a degree taught or researched in English;
• The applicant must meet the Life in the UK test requirement.

Expert Immigration Solicitors in the UK

Our Immigration Solicitors consistently advise and assist family members regarding settlement applications. Our services are highly personalised and transparent. Our flexibility in work schedule makes it convenient for our clients to meet at their convenience. For those who cannot manage to meet in person, we offer our services remotely, wherever you live. Our clients best interest in not just a priority, it is the foundation of our client-driven approach.

If you have collected the necessary documents and completed your application form, but still unsure then our Document Checking Service will provide peace of mind. Contact us for a Document Checking Service for £300 plus Vat . To view our legal fee on Indefinite Leave to remain application, please check here.

To schedule a consultation, you can contact our office by phone 0161 8200 789 or email enquiries@arkasolicitors.co.uk.

Alternatively, you can fill out the enquiry form, and we will contact you promptly to arrange a suitable time for a consultation. Or You can simply Book an appointment.