Applications for leave on the 10-year routes to settlement can only be made from within the UK.
If an application is successful, the Applicant will be granted leave to remain for a period of 30 months (2 ½ years). Applicants will be required to extend their visa for a further 30 months on each occasion. Upon completing 120 months, the Applicant will be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK (provided they meet the requirements)
Applicant’s granted under this category are permitted to work and study. However, they are prohibited from receiving public funds.
If an Applicant fails to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules under the family or private life route, the Home Office will be under duty to assess any exceptional circumstance on the basis of the Article 8. Any leave granted would be granted outside of the Immigration Rules.
