Indefinite Leave to Remain — Family & Partner Route
Settle Permanently in the UK with Your Spouse, Partner or Family
Apply for ILR through the Family & Partner Route with Legate Hub | Expert Immigration Solicitors
Overview
The Family & Partner Route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) allows individuals who have lawfully resided in the UK for five years on a family-based visa to settle permanently. This includes spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, and parents of British or settled children. Legate Hub provides comprehensive guidance to ensure your relationship evidence, financial documentation, and residency history fully meet Home Office standards for settlement.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must have completed five years in the UK under the Family Route (Spouse, Partner, Parent, or Dependent Child).
- The relationship with your sponsoring partner or child must remain genuine and subsisting at the date of application.
- You must meet the financial requirement — normally a minimum income of £29,000 per year or qualifying savings.
- You must provide evidence of suitable accommodation in the UK without recourse to public funds.
- You must have passed the Life in the UK Test and meet the English language requirement at B1 CEFR level or higher.
- You must not fall for refusal under the general grounds (such as criminality or immigration breaches).
Required Documents Checklist
- Valid passport and UK e Visa.
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate, or proof of durable relationship for unmarried partners.
- Financial evidence — payslips, bank statements, P60s or self-employment accounts covering the qualifying period.
- Proof of cohabitation across the five-year residence period (joint tenancy, bills, correspondence).
- Evidence of accommodation (tenancy or mortgage documents).
- Life in the UK Test pass notification letter.
- English language test certificate or exemption proof.
- Certified translations for all non-English documents.
Application Process
- Step 1 – Eligibility Confirmation: Legate Hub reviews your immigration history, relationship continuity and financial evidence to confirm readiness for ILR under the Family Route.
- Step 2 – Evidence Preparation: Download the ILR Family & Partner Checklist below. Our solicitors compile your full documentation bundle, verifying relationship evidence and cohabitation timelines.
- Step 3 – Application Submission: Legate Hub completes and submits your ILR form online, arranges payment of fees and Immigration Health Surcharge (if required), and books your biometric appointment.
- Step 4 – Case Tracking & Liaison: We monitor the case, handle all Home Office correspondence, and ensure your lawful status remains protected throughout the process.
- Step 5 – Decision & Settlement Support: Once granted, Legate Hub provides settlement confirmation and next-step advice for BRP collection, citizenship eligibility, and dependent family applications.
Typical Processing Timeline
| Service | Typical Timeframe* |
|---|---|
| Standard ILR Application | Approximately 8 weeks from biometric submission. |
| Priority Service | Approximately 5 working days (subject to availability and additional fee). |
Note: Processing times vary depending on the completeness of evidence and UKVI workload. Legate Hub ensures compliance and accuracy to minimise any risk of delay or refusal.
Apply through Legate Hub – Start Your Family & Partner ILR Application
Download Application Forms
- ILR Family & Partner Route Checklist (PDF)
- Financial Evidence Template (PDF)
- Cohabitation Evidence Guide (PDF)
Download and complete your documentation using the above templates, then forward your materials to Legate Hub for review and legal submission.
Why Choose Legate Hub
Legate Hub’s immigration solicitors provide meticulous, relationship-based representation for settlement cases. We ensure every application meets Home Office evidential standards for family life, eliminating inconsistencies and strengthening your case for permanent residence.
Book a Consultation
Achieve permanent residence with your family in the UK. Contact Legate Hub to begin your Family & Partner ILR consultation today.