Long Residence & Private Life Routes

Secure your right to stay in the UK through long-term residence or private life connections.

Who This Is For

This route is for individuals who have lived in the UK for a long time or developed strong personal and family ties here. It includes adults and children who have built their lives in the UK and may now qualify to apply for permission to stay — or even settle — based on the length of their residence or the private life they’ve established.

What We Help With

• 10-Year Long Residence Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications

• Private life routes under the Immigration Rules (including 7-year child rule)

• Applications for children, young adults (18–24), and adults under private life categories

• Switching from other immigration categories into the private life route

• Complex immigration histories and gaps in lawful residence

Key Scenarios

✅ You’ve lived in the UK lawfully for 10 continuous years and now want to apply for settlement
✅ Your child has lived in the UK for 7+ years and it would be unreasonable for them to leave
✅ You’re aged 18–24 and have lived at least half your life in the UK
✅ You’ve lived in the UK for over 20 years, or there are serious obstacles to your return abroad

How We Help

• Clarify your eligibility under the current rules and case law

• Help you prepare life history statements and timeline evidence

• Draft legal representations to explain your personal circumstances

• Assist with cases involving children or family ties

• Advise on switching immigration routes or combining lawful and private life residence

Ready to Apply?

Long residence and private life applications can be complex but life-changing. Whether you're applying for the first time or seeking settlement after years of residence, we provide clear, expert support every step of the way.