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From Leave to Remain to Indefinite Leave to Remain
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:27 am
by Jamey
Hi,
I currently hold a Leave to Remain visa (since July 2017), which is on a 10-year route that would require renewals every 2 and half years, despite having a British wife & child. Can I switch to an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) visa? If so, what are the requirements and how do I go about it?
Thank you all in advance.
Re: From Leave to Remain to Indefinite Leave to Remain
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:41 am
by CR001
No you can't. You would have to apply for FLR(M) spouse visa and wait the 5 years (2 x 2.5 year visas) before you can apply for ILR.
Re: From Leave to Remain to Indefinite Leave to Remain
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:43 am
by CMOSUK
Jamey wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:27 am
Hi,
I currently hold a Leave to Remain visa (since July 2017), which is on a 10-year route that would require renewals every 2 and half years, despite having a British wife & child. Can I switch to an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) visa? If so, what are the requirements and how do I go about it?
Thank you all in advance.
Hi,
My understanding is you would have to complete qualifying period then you would be eligible to apply for ILR.
Although your spouse and child are British citizens and it would be a factor in your case, I'm afraid it is
you who is under immigration control with the conditions set out before you and you would have to attain ILR on your own merits.
Re: From Leave to Remain to Indefinite Leave to Remain
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:45 am
by Jamey
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:41 am
No you can't. You would have to apply for FLR(M) spouse visa and wait the 5 years (2 x 2.5 year visas) before you can apply for ILR.
Hi CR001,
Thank for the insight.
That's the form I filled and got my present Visa. As I was given a 10 yr route, can i still apply for ILR after 5 years?
Re: From Leave to Remain to Indefinite Leave to Remain
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:46 am
by Jamey
CMOSUK wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:43 am
Jamey wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:27 am
Hi,
I currently hold a Leave to Remain visa (since July 2017), which is on a 10-year route that would require renewals every 2 and half years, despite having a British wife & child. Can I switch to an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) visa? If so, what are the requirements and how do I go about it?
Thank you all in advance.
Hi,
My understanding is you would have to complete qualifying period then you would be eligible to apply for ILR.
Although your spouse and child are British citizens and it would be a factor in your case, I'm afraid it is
you who is under immigration control with the conditions set out before you and you would have to attain ILR on your own merits.
Thank you very much CMOSUK.