SETTLEMENT & BRITISH CITIZENSHIP
ILR as a Spouse or Partner
About ILR as a Spouse or Partner
Spouses, civil partners and unmarried partners of British citizens or settled persons can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after completing a qualifying period on the partner route. The Home Office expects evidence of a genuine and subsisting relationship, financial requirements being met, suitable accommodation and the English and Life in the UK tests. Relationship breakdowns, gaps in cohabitation or financial complications can complicate the picture. RakLAW Solicitors handle partner settlement applications discreetly and thoroughly, presenting a coherent case that anticipates the Home Office's main concerns.
Who this is for
- Spouses and partners on the five-year route
- Couples with mixed evidence or financial complexity
- Same-sex and unmarried partners meeting cohabitation rules
- Anyone unsure their relationship evidence is enough
How RakLAW helps
- Review relationship, financial and cohabitation evidence
- Advise on the suitability and English language requirements
- Prepare and submit the full settlement application
- Handle refusals, appeals and human rights arguments
Speak to a RakLAW solicitor about ILR as a Spouse or Partner
Book a confidential consultation with our immigration team. We'll assess your eligibility, talk through the strongest application route, and tell you what evidence you need.
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