Young people in the 10 year private life route may now be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (‘ILR’) after only five years of leave, according to the new Home Office concession.
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You can now ask the Home Office to check your immigration status if your access to work, benefits or services has been affected, and you believe this is because the Home Office holds the incorrect immigration status for you. This service is free of charge.
Following the abrupt withdrawal of US, UK and other NATO troops from Afghanistan, which accelerated steeply this month, the Taliban has regained control of most of the country, including Kabul, prompting Afghan nationals to attempt to flee to neighbouring countries and abroad in large numbers.
Application fees and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees have risen significantly over the years, making them unaffordable to many applicants. For those who cannot afford the fees, it may be possible to obtain a fee waiver.
Applicants in the five year spouse route to settlement under Appendix FM can take advantage of the time-limited Home Office concession to continue to extend their leave in the same route or apply for settlement.
The new category was announced by the Home Office in its UK Innovation Strategy policy document, published on 22 July 2021.
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