If you have lived in the UK for 20 years, then we can file your Initial Application 20 Years Long Residence to the Home Office/UKVI.

Documents required to apply under 20 years long residence (Initial Application 20 Years Long Residence)

Evidence that you have continuously lived in the UK for 20 years, such as a doctor’s record, gas, water, or electricity bill, tenancy agreements, voting, or any independent source of evidence.

You may be granted indefinite leave to remain; therefore, you must pass a life in the UK test and English test as well.

Please be advised that if you have a criminal record, then the Home Office/UKVI may refuse your application under the suitability clause.

You can contact our team of expert immigration solicitors in Southall who have been serving clients since 2008 and hold an experience of over 16 years.

Please note that this 20-year-old residence category has been deleted, but you can still apply and request the caseworker acting on behalf of the secretary of state to exercise discretion in your favor and grant you indefinite leave to remain. Their is no special form (Initial Application 20 Years Long Residence), but the only form that is most suitable to apply for ILR if you have stayed in the UK for 20 years or over is FLR FP.