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ILR via Long Residence — 10-year route (Appendix Long Residence)
For applicants with mixed status over 10 years — multiple routes (Student, Tier 4, Tier 2, Dependant) aggregating to 10 years lawful residence.
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Long Residence (Appendix Long Residence, formerly paragraph 276B of the Immigration Rules) provides a separate ILR pathway for applicants who have 10 years continuous LAWFUL residence in UK, regardless of the specific visa routes used. For [CLIENT_NAME] with status chain over 10+ years: §1 — LONG RESIDENCE FRAMEWORK (120-150 words) Appendix Long Residence requires: ▪ 10 years continuous lawful residence in UK ▪ Continuous residence per Appendix CR (180-day rolling rule applies) ▪ All time was on a valid immigration permission (any route) ▪ Includes: Student, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 General, Tier 4, Dependant, Discretionary Leave, Indefinite Leave (if previously lost), etc. ▪ EXCLUDES: time as visitor, time as overstayer (with limited 30-day exception per Appendix CR 4.1), time on temporary admission only ▪ KOL: Life in UK test + English B1 (same as Skilled Worker ILR) ▪ Suitability: no adverse grounds (Appendix FM-SE 8 grounds) ▪ Currently in UK with valid leave at date of application For [STATUS_CHAIN] check: ▪ Each visa start + end date ▪ Switching dates (typically same day or within 28-day grace) ▪ Any overstays / gaps in status ▪ Total 10+ years from earliest qualifying entry §2 — STATUS CHAIN VERIFICATION (150-180 words) [STATUS_CHAIN] analysis — typical Indian Long Residence pattern: Years 1-3: Student visa (UG / PG study) Years 3-5: Graduate Route / PSW (post-study work) Years 5-7: Tier 2 General → Skilled Worker Years 7-9: Skilled Worker Years 9-10: Skilled Worker (Now eligible for both Skilled Worker 5-year ILR AND Long Residence 10-year ILR) Common Long Residence applicants: ▪ Indian Bachelor's-to-PhD-to-Researcher track (Student × 6-8 years + Skilled Worker × 2-3 years) ▪ IT services workers on multiple Tier 2 + GBM cycles ▪ Family members who have been on Dependant visa for many years Verify continuous status with NO gaps: ▪ Visa A expires 2020-09-30; Visa B starts 2020-10-01 (clean) ▪ Visa A expires 2020-09-30; Visa B applied 2020-10-15; Visa B granted 2020-12-01 (Section 3C bridge — continuous) ▪ Visa A expires 2020-09-30; Visa B applied 2020-11-15; Visa B granted (overstay > 14 days but < 28 days = grace period applies under Appendix CR 4.1) §3 — ABSENCES — SAME 180-DAY RULE (100-120 words) Appendix CR 4 applies to Long Residence: ▪ Max 180 days absence per rolling 12-month period ▪ Across ALL 10 years of qualifying period [ABSENCES] analysis: ▪ More forgiving than Skilled Worker 5-year (longer qualifying period; more buffer) ▪ But STILL must meet 180-day rule in each rolling window ▪ Total absences across 10 years can be 540 days (180 × 3 separated by gap years) and meet rule ▪ Concentrated absences (300+ days in one year) breaches even if spread over 10 years For Indian applicants: ▪ Long study breaks (between PhD and postdoc) common ▪ Family wedding cycles every 2-3 years (10+ days each) ▪ Document each absence with boarding passes, passport stamps §4 — KOL REQUIREMENTS (60-80 words) Same as Skilled Worker ILR: ▪ Life in UK test (45-min computer test; 75% pass mark; GBP 50) ▪ English at B1 CEFR (degree-in-English, IELTS UKVI Academic, nationality) For [CLIENT_NAME] [LIFE_IN_UK_AND_ENGLISH]: confirm both met before application. If applicant has been on Student visa 6+ years and meets B2/C1: English already evidenced. §5 — APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (120-150 words) Documents: □ Passport bio page + ALL UK visa pages (from initial entry to current) □ BRP / eVisa copies for each visa □ Status chain summary table (dates of each visa) □ Recent payslips (last 12 months) □ Employment letter from current employer □ Bank statements (last 6 months) □ Life in UK certificate □ English language evidence (academic qualifications + ENIC-UK letter if foreign degree) □ Police certificates (UK ACRO + every country resided 12+ months in last 10 years) □ Absences calendar with supporting documents □ Application form SET (Long Residence) [VERIFY current form] For [CLIENT_NAME]: ▪ Compile status chain: visa start/end for each ▪ Cross-reference UK entry/exit stamps in passport ▪ Note any switching events (Student → Graduate Route → Skilled Worker) §6 — FEES + PROCESSING (60-80 words) Application fee: GBP 2,885 [VERIFY] Priority service: +GBP 500 (5 working days) Super Priority: +GBP 1,000 (next working day) Standard processing: 6 months Long Residence applications can be more complex than Skilled Worker ILR (more status to verify) — sometimes routine cases take 4-8 months. §7 — WHEN TO USE LONG RESIDENCE OVER SKILLED WORKER ILR (80-100 words) Use Long Residence (10-year) if: ▪ Applicant has 10+ years continuous lawful residence ▪ Has been on multiple routes (Student → Tier 2 → Skilled Worker etc.) ▪ Has fewer than 5 years on Skilled Worker specifically ▪ Wants ILR before reaching 5 years on Skilled Worker ▪ Has absences pattern that may breach Skilled Worker 5-year window Use Skilled Worker 5-year if: ▪ Cleanly on Skilled Worker for 5 years ▪ Salary meets current threshold ▪ Faster route (5 vs 10 years) Long Residence is the "fall-back ILR route" for those who don't qualify cleanly under any single-route 5-year settlement path. End with: "DRAFT — for OISC/IAA-registered adviser or solicitor review. Long Residence is route-agnostic but status-chain-strict. Cross-reference every visa stamp + BRP + eVisa record. Even 1-day gaps in status (between visa expiry and switching submission) can break continuity — though Section 3C leave and Appendix CR 4.1 30-day forgiveness often resolve. Engage an OISC/IAA adviser to verify status chain before applying."
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