Seeking Advice: Applying for FLR (FP) After Asylum Rejection

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Hi everyone,

I need some advice and guidance regarding our current situation and the possibility of applying for Further Leave to Remain (FLR) on the basis of family and private life (FP).

Here’s a bit of background on our situation:

1. Arrival in the UK: I came to the UK in 2018 as a student.
2. Marriage: I got married in February 2020 to another student, despite our parents denying our union.
3. Asylum Claim: We claimed asylum in June 2020.
4. Asylum Rejection: Our asylum claim was rejected in October 2023, and we were given no appeal rights. We are currently on immigration bail.
5. Children: We have two kids born in the UK. One is 2.5 years old and the other is 6 months old.

Given our circumstances, we are considering applying for FLR (FP) based on our family and private life in the UK. However, we are unsure about the process and our chances of success.

Questions:

1. Eligibility: Are we eligible to apply for FLR (FP) considering our asylum claim was rejected and we are currently on immigration bail?
2. Application Process: What does the application process for FLR (FP) involve? What documents and evidence will we need to provide?
3. Best Practices: Are there any best practices or tips that can increase our chances of a successful application?
4. Legal Assistance: Would it be beneficial to seek legal assistance for this application? If so, can anyone recommend reputable immigration lawyers or organizations that could help us?
5. Timeline: What is the typical timeline for processing FLR (FP) applications?

Any advice, insights, or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. We are quite anxious about our future and want to make sure we take the right steps to secure our stay in the UK for the sake of our children.

Thank you in advance for your help!