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AERO LEGALSolicitors

Immigration law

Settlement & Indefinite Leave to Remain

Settlement is often the most significant step in a person's immigration history. Applications usually turn on a careful reading of past leave, absences and suitability.

How we can help

ILR as a partner or parent

Settlement after completing the qualifying period on a family route.

Long residence

ILR based on ten years' continuous lawful residence, including gaps and absences analysis.

Private life settlement

Settlement after time on the private life route.

Continuous residence issues

Advice where absences, overstaying or breaks in leave may affect eligibility.

Suitability concerns

Assessment where previous refusals, conduct or history may be relevant.

Our approach

  • We reconstruct your immigration history from the documents available.
  • We explain the risks clearly before an application fee is paid.
  • Where eligibility is uncertain, we say so and set out the alternatives.

We cannot guarantee any outcome. Decisions rest with the Home Office and the tribunal. Fees are agreed in writing before work begins — see Fees & transparency.

Next step

Begin with a clear, honest assessment of your position.

Request an initial consultation