Status
FLR & ILR Applications
Further Leave to Remain (FLR) extensions and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) are critical status decisions. Errors here can reset settlement timelines or affect future British citizenship.
Who this is for
- Spouse visa holders extending in the UK
- Long-residence applicants approaching ILR
- Applicants needing to switch categories in-country
- Children regularising status alongside parents
Required documents
- Current and previous BRP / status evidence
- Continuous residence evidence
- Financial and accommodation documents
- Life in the UK and English language certificates
Typical timeline
8 weeks standard, 5 working days priority (where available)
Common pitfalls
- Gaps in continuous residence
- Late applications affecting status continuity
- Missing Life in the UK certification at ILR
Our edge
Residence audit before submission
Priority service strategy where eligible
ILR-to-citizenship roadmap