What is Appendix Continuous Residence?
To settle in the UK permanently, visa holders must meet the eligibility requirements for UK indefinite leave to remain. One of the more challenging requirements is for the ILR applicant to show that have continually resided in the UK, as stipulated in “Appendix Continuous Residence”. Appendix Continuous Residence outlines the rules that individuals on specific […]
UK Leave to Enter Explained
Leave to enter is permission granted by UK immigration authorities for a non-British national to enter the country. It applies to individuals who require a visa to enter the UK, as well as those subject to border controls even if they do not need a visa. Leave to enter is typically granted for specific purposes, […]
Leave Outside the Rules (LOTR) Explained
Leave Outside the Rules (LOTR) is a discretionary immigration status granted by the UK Home Office in exceptional circumstances. It allows individuals who do not meet standard visa requirements to remain in the UK due to humanitarian, medical, or compassionate reasons. Unlike visas granted under the Immigration Rules, LOTR is considered on a case-by-case basis, […]
Further Leave to Remain: Complete Application Guide
If you are currently in the UK on one of the various family visas available to overseas nationals, you may be looking to extend your stay. How you apply for an extension will depend on your existing status; whether, for example, you are the spouse, partner or dependent child of a British citizen or settled person. In […]
English Language Tests for UK Visa Applications
The English language test for UK visas, ILR and citizenship is used to evidence an applicant’s ability to meet the required standard under the Immigration Rules. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must pass an approved Secure English Language Test, (SELT), taken through a Home Office-approved provider, to prove they meet the language requirement of the relevant […]
Set O Form: UK ILR Application Explained
UK indefinite leave to remain is not automatically granted. Strict eligibility criteria must be met and evidenced as part of the Home Office application, which includes completing the relevant form and submitting supporting documentation. Set O is the form used by individuals applying for ILR who are currently in the UK under one of a […]
Appendix KoLL Requirements & Exemptions
Appendix KoLL of the UK Immigration Rules contains the requirements to be met by applicants for certain immigration applications, such as Indefinite Leave to Enter or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), to prove sufficient knowledge of the English language and about life in the United Kingdom. Ion this guide, we look at the circumstances in […]
EEA PR Form: Status in 2025
Before the UK’s departure from the European Union, European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members used the EEA (PR) form to apply for a document certifying permanent residence in the UK. It provided formal recognition of a person’s right to live in the UK permanently after exercising Treaty rights, such as working, studying, […]
Form EEA EFM: Status in 2025
The EEA EFM Form was previously used by extended family members of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals to apply for a residence card or registration certificate in the UK. It was designed for individuals who did not fall into the category of direct family members, such as spouses or dependent children, but still had a […]
EEA FM Form: Status in 2025
The EEA FM Form was previously used by non-EEA family members of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals to apply for a residence card or registration certificate in the UK. It provided confirmation of the individual’s right to live in the UK under EU free movement rules. Since the UK left the European Union, the immigration […]