Applications can be made to the Home Office in the United Kingdom upon the basis of your long residency in the UK, both lawful and unlawful, provided each clause of the Immigration Rule which you are relying upon is satisfied. Contact DBS Law to see whether you are eligible to make an application. At DBS Law, we will advise you of the merits of your case whilst ensuring that your interests are maintained at all times. We will prepare an extensive detailed cover letter which will be submitted as part of your application in which we will explore your eligibility upon making the application, focusing upon how you have developed here since your arrival.
An application for Indefinite Leave to Remain within the Immigration Rules can be made if you can establish:
10 years lawful residence;
(Please note that this must be continuous legal residence)
14 years unlawful residence.
(Please note that no enforcement/removal notices can be issued within this time to be eligible to make this application.