Long residence applications are for people who may qualify for indefinite leave to remain after 10 years of lawful and continuous residence in the UK under the Immigration Rules. These applications require careful checking because gaps, incorrect dates or unexplained absences can affect eligibility.
As an IAA Level 1 organisation (Ref: F201400886), we assist with straightforward 10-year Long Residence applications where continuous lawful leave criteria are satisfied; complex overstaying exceptions or appeals outside Level 1 scope require referral to an IAA Level 2/3 adviser or SRA-regulated solicitor.
Applying too early or without dealing with gaps in immigration history can put the application at risk. The qualifying period should be calculated before submission.
Under the 10-year Long Residence rules, careful calculation of continuous lawful residence, Section 3C leave during pending in-time variations, historical out-of-time gaps and total days spent outside the UK is essential before submitting an application.
We can prepare a residence timeline, identify gaps or risk periods, review absences and organise the evidence before the application is submitted.
Where old passport stamps or historic Home Office decisions are incomplete, we cross-check full immigration timelines before advising whether further records should be obtained first.
If your residence history has gaps or missing records, review our Subject Access Requests service and ILR timing and immigration history guide, or contact our team.
Tell us about your immigration situation and our experienced team will guide you through the right options and next steps. Contact us today to arrange a consultation.
