{"id":3550,"date":"2025-04-29T03:14:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T03:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darkgreen-dugong-323401.hostingersite.com\/?page_id=3550"},"modified":"2026-04-10T20:07:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:07:23","slug":"10-year-long-residence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/angelov.law\/en\/personal-immigration\/indefinite-leave-to-remain\/10-year-long-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Year Long Residence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3550\" class=\"elementor elementor-3550\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-ekitparallax=\"{&quot;ekit_section_parallax_bg&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;ekit_section_parallax_bg_speed&quot;:&quot;0.6&quot;,&quot;elementor_lazy_load&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-786bd781 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-stretched 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data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89185f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b89185f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have lived continuously and lawfully in the UK for at least 10 years, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) on the basis of Long Residence.<\/p><p>This guide outlines the key requirements, including qualifying residence, immigration categories, absences from the UK, English language and Life in the UK test requirements, application fees, and more.<\/p><div><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\"><b>What is 10-Year Long Residence?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><\/div><p>Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) on the basis of Long Residence is a settlement application available to individuals who have lived in the United Kingdom lawfully and continuously for a period of 10 years. It recognises people who have built a life in the UK over an extended period and provides them with the opportunity to make that residence permanent.<\/p><p>Once ILR is granted under the Long Residence route, you will be free from immigration time restrictions or visa renewal requirements. You will have the right to live, work, study and access public services in the UK without restriction.<\/p><p>Importantly, ILR status is a vital step toward <a href=\"http:\/\/www.angelov.law\/british-citizenship-and-passport\">British citizenship<\/a>, which can generally be applied for at least 12 months (unless married to a British citizen, in which case you may apply immediately after obtaining ILR) after holding ILR.<\/p><p>The 10-year qualifying period can include time spent in various immigration categories, such as time spent on<\/p><ul><li>a student visa<\/li><li>a graduate visa<\/li><li>a worker visa<\/li><li>a family visa<\/li><li>a private life visa<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Note<\/span>:<\/strong> The Long Residence route is an individual application. Dependants (partners, spouses, children) are not automatically included in the main applicant\u2019s grant of ILR. Each family member must qualify in their own right, either by meeting the 10-year requirement themselves or through another immigration route. This can lead to families holding different immigration statuses temporarily, and legal advice is often needed to plan the most effective route to settlement for all household members.<\/p><div><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Who Can Apply for ILR Based on 10-Year Long Residence?<\/span><\/h3><div><p>To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p><ul><li><p>You must be physically present in the UK when you submit your application;<\/p><\/li><li><p>You must have completed 10 years of continuous lawful residence in the UK 28 days after you make the application, or on the date of application, or on the date the decision is made;<\/p><\/li><li><p>If granted permission on or after 11 April 2024, you must have held your current immigration status for at least 12 months, or have been exempt from immigration control for the 12 months prior to\u00a0the date of application;<\/p><\/li><li><p>You must meet the English language and Life in the UK test requirements (unless exempt) on the date of application;<\/p><\/li><li><p>You must not fall for refusal under the general grounds (e.g. criminality, deception);<\/p><\/li><li><p>You must not be in breach of immigration laws or on immigration bail.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">What Counts as Continuous Lawful Residence<\/span><\/h3><\/div><p>To qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) on the basis of long residence, you must demonstrate that you have lived in the UK continuously for a qualifying period of ten years.<\/p><p>The concept of \u201ccontinuous residence\u201d is strictly defined by the Home Office and requires applicants to show that they have not spent excessive time outside the UK and have not broken their residence through any disqualifying circumstances.<\/p><p>Your 10-year qualifying period must consist of time where you:<\/p><ul><li>Had valid leave to enter or remain in the UK (excluding permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme, or permission as a Visitor, Short-term Student (English language) or Seasonal Worker (or under any of their predecessor routes));<\/li><li>Were exempt from immigration control (e.g. as a diplomat or armed forces personnel);<\/li><li>Were exercising free movement rights as an EEA national (or their family member) prior to 31 December 2020 (with specific transitional protections until 30 June 2021 or the final determination of an application under Appendix EU made by them by that date).<\/li><\/ul><p>If you overstayed your visa or were placed on immigration bail, that period cannot be counted towards your 10 years<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">10-Year Long Residence Absences Explained<\/span><\/h3><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">What are the General Absence Rules?<\/span><\/h5><p>One of the most important aspects of the continuous residence assessment is time spent outside the UK. Extended absences, without permitted reasons, will break continuous residence and make you ineligible for ILR under the Long Residence route. For this reason, it is essential to compile a detailed travel schedule covering all dates you were outside the UK during the ten-year period, including explanations and supporting evidence for any lengthy or frequent absences.<\/p><p><strong>For periods before 11 April 2024:<\/strong><\/p><p>For any part of your ten-year qualifying period that occurred before 11 April 2024, you must not have been outside the UK for more than 184 days at any one time, unless you had a permitted reason. In addition, the total number of days you spent outside the UK during that part of the period must not exceed 548 days. Exceeding either limit without justification will break the continuous residence requirement.<\/p><ul><li>You cannot have a single absence of more than 184 days (6 months); and<\/li><li>No more than 548 days (18 months) of absences in total within the 10-year qualifying period.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>For periods on or after 11 April 2024:<\/strong><\/p><p>For any part of your qualifying period that falls on or after 11 April 2024, a new rule applies. During this period, you must not have been absent from the UK for more than 180 days in any rolling 12 months period. The previous rule limiting total absences to 548 days no longer applies to the post-April 2024 part of your qualifying period. This change is particularly relevant for individuals who travel frequently for study, work, or family reasons, as it allows for more flexibility in cumulative absences, provided each rolling twelve-month period remains within the 180-day limit.<\/p><p><strong>If an absence began before and ended after 11 April 2024:<\/strong><\/p><p>If you had a single absence that started before and finished after 11 April 2024, that is an absence that spans the rule change, the total length of that absence must not exceed 184 days. Additionally, the portion of the absence occurring before 11 April 2024 will still count towards the 548-day total absence cap. The post-April portion, however, is subject only to the new rolling 180-day rule and not the cumulative 548-day rule.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Prepare a full travel history showing all absences, dates, and reasons. Particularly if you had long absences during COVID-19 pandemic, academic holidays or family emergencies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p>It is also important to note that time spent in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man does not count as time spent in the UK for the purpose of assessing continuous residence. Applicants must ensure that all time included in their ten-year period was physically spent within the United Kingdom.<\/p><p>However, applicants should be aware that certain events will break the continuity of their residence regardless of absences.<\/p><p>These include being convicted of a criminal offence resulting in a custodial sentence (excluding suspended sentences), being the subject of a deportation order or enforced removal, or being without valid immigration permission at any point during the ten-year period. Even a brief period of overstaying, unless covered by the Home Office\u2019s 14-day overstaying exception, can reset the clock.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">What are the Permitted Absences?<\/span><\/h5><p>While excessive absences will generally lead to a refusal, the Home Office may disregard time spent outside the UK where there is a compelling and exceptional reason.<\/p><p>Permitted reasons include travel delays due to natural disasters, military conflict, or pandemics such as Covid-19. Compassionate personal circumstances, such as the life-threatening illness of the applicant or a close family member, or a serious medical condition affecting the applicant, may also be accepted as valid justification.<\/p><p>In these situations, it is crucial to present detailed supporting documentation such as medical records, death certificates, flight cancellation confirmation, or formal notices confirming the reason for the absence.<\/p><p>The Home Office will look at factors such as:<\/p><ul><li>whether the reason is credible and evidenced<\/li><li>whether it was in the applicant\u2019s control<\/li><li>was the absence planned, for example, not in response to urgent or unexpected events<\/li><li>was the applicant prevented from returning to the UK, or did they experience a significant delay outside their control preventing them from returning the UK<\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Important Update: 12-Month Permission Rule (From 11 April 2024)<\/span><\/h3><p>If your current permission to remain was granted <strong>on or after 11 April 2024,<\/strong> you must have held that permission for at least 12 months before applying for ILR.<\/p><p>This rule may delay your application, even if you have already reached 10 years of lawful residence. For example, if you switched immigration routes recently (e.g., from Graduate to Skilled Worker), you may need to wait until 12 months have passed before applying under Long Residence.<\/p><div><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Life in the UK and Knowledge of English Language Requirements<\/span><\/h3><p>The English language requirement can be met by passing a Home Office-approved test at CEFR Level B1 or by holding a UK degree or certain qualifications.<\/p><p>You must also pass the Life in the UK Test unless you are aged 65 or over or medically exempt due to a long-term physical or mental condition.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">What are the Common Reasons for Refusal?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p>While many applicants meet the basic eligibility requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the 10-Year Long Residence route, applications are often refused due to technical errors, gaps in residence, or non-compliance with immigration rules. Understanding the most common reasons for refusal can help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure your application stands the best chance of success.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Break Continuous Residence<\/span><\/h5><p>To qualify for ILR based on 10 years of long residence, you must have lived in the UK lawfully and without major interruptions for the full 10 years.<\/p><p>However, there are several situations that the Home Office considers as \u201cbreaking\u201d your continuous residence, this means your previous years may no longer count toward settlement.<\/p><ul><li>The applicant has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to a period of imprisonment (unless the sentence was suspended), or has been directed to be detained in an institution other than a prison<\/li><li>The applicant is subject to a deportation order, exclusion order, or exclusion direction; or<\/li><li>The applicant has been removed from the UK under section 10 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999; or<\/li><li>The applicant does <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>not<\/strong><\/span> currently have, or did not have, immigration permission, unless <strong>exceptions<\/strong> apply;<\/li><li>The applicant has been absent from the UK for longer than allowed, and none of the exceptions apply; or<\/li><li>The applicant has been removed or deported from the UK; or<\/li><li>The applicant left the UK voluntarily after being refused permission to enter, remain, or settle, and any permission held at the time of departure had expired, unless the fourth bullet point applies.<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">What are the Exceptions?<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p>The Home Office recognises certain period without a valid permission as not breaking the continuous residence. For example:<\/p><ul><li>If you were later granted permission through a successful application where paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules applied; or<\/li><li>If your overstayed before 24 November 2016 and you successfully applied for a new visa (in or outside the UK) within 28 days of the previous permission expiring; or<\/li><li>If you held a valid permission when you left the UK and returned with valid permission (on the same or a different route), provided the absence limits were not exceeded; or<\/li><li>If your time without a visa occurred between 1 and 31 August 2020, and you held valid permission immediately prior to that period.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><p>If you did not have valid immigration permission during the period between 1 and 31 August 2020, the Home Office will not treat this as a break in your continuous residence, but only if you had valid permission immediately before that period. This exception was introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, during which many people faced difficulties renewing visas or leaving the UK.<\/p><div><p>In other exceptional cases where the Home Office decides not to treat a gap in your immigration status as a break in you continuous residence, the time will not count towards your 10-year period, even though it does not reset your qualifying period entirely.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Excessive Absences\u00a0<\/span><\/h5><p>The Home Office places strict limits on absences during the 10-year qualifying period. If you exceeded the maximum number of days permitted outside the UK (either before or after 11 April 2024, depending on when the absences occurred), your application may be refused for failing the continuous residence requirement.<\/p><p>Absences are reviewed carefully. If they are not clearly explained or supported by appropriate evidence, the Home Office may conclude that you broke continuous residence. This is particularly relevant for individuals who travelled frequently for study, work, or family reasons.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Insufficient Evidence for Residence<\/span><\/h5><p>A successful ILR application relies on providing clear and credible documentary evidence of your residence and immigration status across the entire 10-year period. If your application lacks evidence of travel records, lawful status during each visa period, and proof of time spent in the UK (e.g. tenancy agreements, bank statements, academic records, employment records), the Home Office may find it difficult to verify your claim and may refuse the application on evidential grounds.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Failure to Meet English Language or Life in the UK Requirements<\/span><\/h5><p>To qualify for ILR on the 10-Year Long Residence route, you must meet two key academic requirements, unless exempt:<br \/>1. Pass the Life in the UK Test; and<br \/>2. Demonstrate English language proficiency to at least CEFR Level B1<\/p><p>A common reason for refusal is submitting incorrect or incomplete evidence of your English language ability. One particularly common issue is when an applicant tries to rely on a non-UK degree as proof of their English skills without having it formally validated.<\/p><p>If your degree was not awarded by a UK university, you must obtain a Statement of Comparability and English Language Proficiency from Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC), which is the only recognised body for confirming whether:<\/p><ul><li>Your qualification meets the standard of a UK degree; and<\/li><li>\u00a0It was taught or researched in English.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you are demonstrating your English language proficiency with a English language test, you must ensure that your test:<\/p><ul><li>\u00a0Was taken at an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) provider;<\/li><li>\u00a0Is still valid or meets the criteria for a previously accepted qualification;<\/li><li>\u00a0Matches to the CEFR level requirement.<\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Application Made Too Early or Outside of the 10-Year Window<\/span><\/h5><p>The continuous residence periods will be calculated by counting back from whichever of the following dates is the most beneficial to the applicant:<br \/>(a) the date of application; or<br \/>(b) any date up to 28 days after the date of application; or<br \/>(c) the date of decision;<\/p><p>Submitting your ILR application before the 10-year qualifying period is completed can result in refusal. However, the Immigration Rules allow you to submit your application up to 28 days before the 10-year anniversary, this is often referred to as the 28-day early application window. The Home Office is also required to assess whether you meet all eligibility requirements at the time they make a decision, not just when you apply. This means that:<\/p><ul><li>You may apply within 28 days before reaching 10 years; or<\/li><li>You complete the 10-year qualifying period by the time you make the application; or<\/li><li>You complete the 10-year qualifying period by the time the Home Office makes a decision.<\/li><\/ul><p>You must calculate your qualifying period precisely, ensuring that the earliest start date of your lawful residence aligns with your planned application date.<\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">General Grounds for Refusal<\/span><\/h5><p>Even if you meet the residence and evidential requirements, your application may still be refused on general grounds under Part 9 of the Immigration Rules. These include but not limited to:<\/p><ul><li>You have criminal convictions, especially those involving custodial sentences;<\/li><li>You made false representations or deception in any previous immigration application;<\/li><li>You have unpaid NHS debts or litigation costs owed to the Home Office;<\/li><li>You breached or are in breach of immigration conditions;<\/li><li>You are considered as a threat to public security or public policy.<\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">Incorrect Application Form or Fee Issues<\/span><\/h5><p>Administrative errors, such as using the wrong form, failing to pay the full Home Office fee, or not enrolling biometrics on time, or uploading supporting documents in wrong formats or sizes can also lead to refusal. While these may seem minor, failure to comply with procedural requirements can make your application invalid or lead to delays and rejections.<\/p><\/div><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\"><strong>Applications for 10 Year Long Residence ILR Based on Historic Period of Residence<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p>The Long Residence Immigration Rules calculates the 10-year continuous residence period by counting back from:<\/p><ul><li>28 days prior to the completion of the 10-year qualifying period;<\/li><li>the date of application<\/li><li>the date of decision, whichever is most beneficial to the applicant.<\/li><\/ul><p>Therefore, you can no longer rely on your historic period of residence in the UK. However, if you have lived in the UK for a long period, you may qualify for other private life routes. Speak with one of our immigration lawyers for an assessment on your eligibility.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">10-Year Long Residence ILR Application Fee<\/span><\/h3><p>The Home Office application fee for a 10 Year Long Residence ILR application is currently \u00a3<em>3,226<\/em>. Additional fees will apply if you use the SuperPriority Service, you will normally get a decision by the next working day.<\/p><p>There is no Immigration Health Surcharge on a settlement application. There is no 5 working-day priority service available on the Long Residence ILR application.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eb9c09;\">10-Year Long Residence ILR Processing Time<\/span><\/h3><p>The Home Office&#8217;s current standard processing time for a 10-year Long Residence ILR application is 6 months.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b70e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45b70e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41cbc32f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"41cbc32f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \"><span>Long Residence<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35396d93 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35396d93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fb92582 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fb92582\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444df9fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"444df9fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-444df9fb\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-219959469fc30b6893c9\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-219959469fc30b6893c9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-219959469fc30b6893c9\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How do I obtain my UK travel history record?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-219959469fc30b6893c9\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-444df9fb\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion__item__text article\"><p>You may obtain your UK entry&amp;exit records from the Home Office via a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/requests-for-personal-data-uk-visas-and-immigration\/request-personal-information-held-by-uk-visas-and-immigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subject Access Request<\/a>. We can assist with obtaining your immigration records via Subject Access Request for a fixed fee.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-444df9fb\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-1239e1e69fc30b6893c9\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-1239e1e69fc30b6893c9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-1239e1e69fc30b6893c9\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I returned to the UK on a Visitor visa to attend my graduation ceremony, but later came back on another visa within 6 months. Can I still apply for 10-year long residence?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-1239e1e69fc30b6893c9\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-444df9fb\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Visitor visa is an excluded category for long residence purposes<\/span>.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Time spent in the UK as a Visitor does not count towards the 10-year qualifying period and will likely <span class=\"s1\">break your continuous residence<\/span>, even if you later return to the UK on a different visa. Applicant needs to consider whether they can build a fresh 10-year qualifying period after that break.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>This should be carefully examined, particularly for non-visa nationals who do not require a visitor visa to enter the UK.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-444df9fb\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-eebb16c69fc30b6893c9\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-eebb16c69fc30b6893c9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-eebb16c69fc30b6893c9\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I left the UK with valid permission and later returned to the UK with valid permission?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-eebb16c69fc30b6893c9\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-444df9fb\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p class=\"p1\">Where a person leaves the UK with valid permission and later returns with valid permission, the period spent abroad is generally treated as an <span class=\"s1\">absence<\/span>, not automatically as a break in continuous residence. The key question is then whether the absence stayed within the permitted limits under Appendix Continuous Residence, which is generally <span class=\"s1\">no more than 180 days in any 12-month period<\/span>, subject to transitional rules for earlier absences.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-444df9fb\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-27ecc5a69fc30b6893c9\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-27ecc5a69fc30b6893c9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-27ecc5a69fc30b6893c9\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">My absences before 11 April 2024 were more than 548 days because I was a Child Student and went home during school holidays. During the pandemic, my school was closed and I had to study from home. Can I still qualify for 10-year long residence?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-27ecc5a69fc30b6893c9\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-444df9fb\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Possibly, but this requires careful legal assessment. For long residence applications, absences that started before 11 April 2024 are still subject to the old limits of <span class=\"s1\">184 days in a single absence<\/span> and <span class=\"s1\">548 days in total<\/span>, unless a permitted exception applies. Ordinary school holiday absences do not automatically fall outside those limits. However, absences caused by <span class=\"s1\">pandemic-related travel disruption<\/span> may be disregarded, and the Home Office can also consider <span class=\"s1\">compelling and compassionate circumstances<\/span> where these are credible and properly evidenced. Whether you can still qualify will depend on your full travel history and the evidence explaining why you remained outside the UK.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-444df9fb\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-32cb01969fc30b6893c9\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-32cb01969fc30b6893c9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-32cb01969fc30b6893c9\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I left the UK and stayed abroad for maternity leave for more than 180 days. Can I still qualify for 10-year long residence?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-32cb01969fc30b6893c9\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-444df9fb\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p class=\"p1\">Possibly, but this can be difficult. An extended period abroad for maternity leave is not automatically exempt under the long residence rules. Whether your absence can be disregarded will depend on the full facts, including whether there were compelling circumstances affecting your ability to return and whether these are supported by evidence.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-444df9fb\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-9e3396b69fc30b6893c9\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-9e3396b69fc30b6893c9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-9e3396b69fc30b6893c9\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I have been in the UK for 10 years, can I apply to become a British citizen?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-9e3396b69fc30b6893c9\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-444df9fb\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Usually, no. In most cases, 10 years\u2019 residence is relevant to an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence route, not direct naturalisation. To apply for British citizenship by naturalisation, you normally need to be free from immigration time restrictions, usually by holding ILR or settled status. If you are not married to a British citizen, you will usually need to have held that status for 12 months before applying.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">\u00a0A naturalisation application is <span class=\"s1\">not<\/span> an application for leave to remain and does <span class=\"s1\">not<\/span> extend your visa or create section 3C leave. If your current leave expires while only a citizenship application is pending, you may become an <span class=\"s1\">overstayer<\/span>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-444df9fb\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-2a8250469fc30b6893c9\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-2a8250469fc30b6893c9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-2a8250469fc30b6893c9\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I am a few months away from qualifying for 10-year long residence ILR, but my visa is about to expire. Can I use a fee waiver or a human rights application to get section 3C leave?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-2a8250469fc30b6893c9\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-444df9fb\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69fc30b6893c9\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Fee waivers are only available for certain specified applications, mainly human-rights-based routes.<\/p><p>An in-time application on a genuine alternative route may extend leave under section 3C, but a fee waiver or human-rights claim should not be treated as a general bridging mechanism unless that route is genuinely available and properly made.<\/p><p>If your current visa is about to expire before you reach 10 years, urgent legal advice is often needed to identify whether there is a valid route that can preserve your lawful status until you become eligible.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc00d2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc00d2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcdefd0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2bcdefd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f16531 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18f16531\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cf9eba6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cf9eba6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44c29c7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"44c29c7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">How Can <span>Angelov Solicitors<\/span> Help? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of 10 years long residence can be a complex and demanding process. Even minor errors or overlooked details can lead to a refusal, and with the Home Office application fee currently set at \u00a3<i>3,226<\/i>, plus any additional charges for the Super Priority Service, a refusal can be extremely costly. With significant legal and financial consequences at stake, expert support can make all the difference. Our team provides a <span class=\"s1\">comprehensive, end-to-end service<\/span> to ensure your application is accurate, fully supported, and professionally presented.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e15e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25e15e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37e6810c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37e6810c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63db6504 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"63db6504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon e-font-icon-svg e-far-sticky-note\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M448 348.106V80c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48H48C21.49 32 0 53.49 0 80v351.988c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h268.118a48 48 0 0 0 33.941-14.059l83.882-83.882A48 48 0 0 0 448 348.106zm-128 80v-76.118h76.118L320 428.106zM400 80v223.988H296c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v104H48V80h352z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h4 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Detailed Assessment of Full Immigration History                <\/h4>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>During our initial consultation, we will carry out a review of your immigration history. We will identify any potential risks to your lawful continuous residence and advise on how to address them effectively. We will comment on prospects of success.\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-854e181 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"854e181\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69cc7b83 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"69cc7b83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-book\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M448 360V24c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24H96C43 0 0 43 0 96v320c0 53 43 96 96 96h328c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24v-16c0-7.5-3.5-14.3-8.9-18.7-4.2-15.4-4.2-59.3 0-74.7 5.4-4.3 8.9-11.1 8.9-18.6zM128 134c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm0 64c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm253.4 250H96c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32 0-17.6 14.4-32 32-32h285.4c-1.9 17.1-1.9 46.9 0 64z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h4 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Detailed Written Legal Advice &amp; Documents                <\/h4>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Once we are instructed on a full representation basis, we will provide you with written legal advice that clearly explains your eligibility, addresses any concerns, including practical guidance on what documents you need to gather and how to overcome any weaknesses.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c809cd6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c809cd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4f7dfe ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"2e4f7dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon icon icon-Document-Search\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h4 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Advising and Compiling Supporting Documents                <\/h4>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Gathering the right evidence is critical to a successful application. We will advise and review all your supporting documents, and assist you in compiling a strong bundle of documents to ensure they are sufficient to meet the Home Office's requirements.\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d6f033 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51d6f033\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c43c3b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c43c3b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c77dce9 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"7c77dce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon icon icon-document\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h4 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Drafting Application Form                <\/h4>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>We will complete your application form accurately and ensure consistency across all sections, helping to avoid common mistakes that can lead to delays or refusals by the Home Office.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-583804b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"583804b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e826512 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"2e826512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51fa7aaf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f6fb491 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"6f6fb491\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  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