Legal Support for Obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
Legal assistance is essential for those already residing in the UK on a long-term visa and seeking to apply for Permanent Residence or Indefinite Leave to Remain. This service is requested to ensure eligibility, avoid errors, and accelerate the process.
- Consultant assesses your status and eligibility, provides a clear ILR submission plan, mitigates potential refusals, and offers legal support until the Home Office decision is issued.

Outcome — the client gains confidence in their legal status and timely completion of permanent residence without unnecessary risks.
Eligibility Consultation: Residency, English, Life in the UK, and Good Character
This stage involves verifying compliance with Home Office requirements: at least 5 years of residence (or 10 years under long residence), no violations, English language proficiency, and passing the Life in the UK Test. “Good character” includes no criminal convictions or immigration breaches.
- Consultant reviews residency history, absences from the UK, language certificates, test results, and evaluates risks. We provide recommendations for adjustments or additions to ensure the application meets immigration criteria.

Outcome — the client receives a clear eligibility assessment, risk mitigation, and confidence that the application meets all requirements.
Preparing and Submitting the ILR Application
The final stage requires preparing the document package, completing the online application, attending biometric registration, and monitoring application status.
- Consultant prepares a document checklist, drafts supporting letters (representations), reviews documents for Home Office compliance, arranges fee payments, schedules appointments, and tracks progress. In case of Home Office queries or delays, we respond promptly and prepare necessary replies.

Outcome — the client submits a professionally prepared application to UKVI with full support until a decision is made.
ConclusionThe Consultant legal marketplace offers comprehensive support for obtaining permanent residence in the UK — from eligibility assessment to application submission and decision monitoring. We provide full legal assistance, minimise refusal risks, and save your time and resources. This ensures safe and legally sound ILR approval and peace of mind for continued residence in the country.