The application must be submitted online using the SET (M) form and will be reviewed by the Home Office UKVI following the requirements outlined in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. You also have the option to use the Super Priority Service for a decision within 24 hours.

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Our team of specialist family visa solicitors offers expert immigration advice and fixed-fee legal services for ILR applications as a civil partner. We have successfully assisted thousands of clients with their ILR applications, providing fast, friendly, and reliable service.

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Solicitors' Fees

Our fixed fees for handling your ILR application range from £1,000 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT. This fee covers all aspects of your application, including document review, form completion, online submission, biometric appointment scheduling, cover letter preparation, and uploading supporting documents. The complexity of your case and the work involved determine the exact fee. Half of the fee is payable at the start, and the remaining half upon completion of the application preparation. If you cannot afford the full service, we offer a one-off immigration advice and consultation service for £100 (including VAT) or a document-checking service for £300 (including VAT).

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UKVI Fees

In addition to our fees, you must pay the Home Office UKVI fee of £2,885 for your ILR application. An additional £1,000 is required for the Super Priority Service to receive a decision within 24 hours.

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Super Priority Service for ILR as a Civil Partner

As registered solicitors with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), and UKVCAS Sopra Steria, we can provide the Super Priority Service, ensuring a decision on your ILR application within 24 hours. Our fast-track immigration solicitors can quickly prepare and submit your application through this service, preventing long waits for a decision.

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One-Off Submission Service

We offer a one-off service to submit your ILR application via the Super Priority Service. If we fail to submit your application within 48 hours of receiving payment, we will fully refund the fees. If successfully submitted within 48 hours, a fixed fee of £250 + VAT (£300 including VAT) will apply.

Requirements for ILR as a Civil Partner (5-Year Route)

1. Valid Application: Submit a valid ILR application in accordance with Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.

2. Residence: Apply for ILR 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK under a civil partner visa. At the time of online application submission, you must have completed at least 4 years, 11 months, and 2 days of residency.

3. Immigration Status: You must currently hold a civil partner visa and apply for ILR before your current leave expires.

4. Relationship: You must be a civil partner of a British Citizen, someone with ILR or settled status, an EU national with pre-settled status, a refugee or humanitarian protection status holder, or a Turkish Businessperson or Worker visa holder. Your relationship must be genuine and ongoing, supported by appropriate evidence.

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Suitability and Financial Requirements for ILR as a Civil Partner (5-Year Route)

Suitability Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the suitability criteria outlined in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.

Financial Requirements

Applicants need to meet specific financial criteria for extending a civil partner visa (5-year route). These can be fulfilled through:

1- Income from employment or self-employment of the applicant and/or UK sponsor (£18,600 gross per year if applying without dependent children).

2- Savings of the applicant and/or sponsor.

3- Rental income of the applicant and/or sponsor.

Accommodation Requirements Applicants must demonstrate that they have adequate accommodation, without relying on public funds, for the entire family, including other household members not listed in the application. English Language Requirement

Applicants must show proficiency in English at CEFR level B1, as mandated by the UK Immigration Rules. Life in the UK Test Requirement

Applicants must pass the Life in the UK test.

Steps to Apply for ILR as a Civil Partner (5-Year Route)

1. Complete Online Application: Fill out the SET (M) form on the UKVI website.

2. Submit Application: Submit the completed application online and pay the Home Office UKVI fees.

3. Book Biometrics Appointment: Create an account on the UKVCAS web portal to schedule your biometrics appointment.

4. Upload Documents: Upload all supporting documents online before the biometrics enrolment date.

5. Attend Biometrics Appointment: Bring your BRP card, passport, and biometrics appointment letter.

6. Await Decision: Decisions are typically made within 3 to 6 months for standard service applications and within 24 hours for Super Priority Service applications.

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Transitional Financial Requirement for ILR as a Civil Partner

The Home Office UKVI has set transitional financial requirements for those who initially applied as a fiancé(e), proposed civil partner, or partner before April 11, 2024. If granted permission under the five- year route to settlement, these applicants must show an income of £18,600 gross per year, or £29,000 if the financial requirement exceeds due to the number of children.

Income Thresholds Based on Family Size

Applicant Income Required
No children £18,600 gross per annum
1 child £22,400 gross per annum
2 children £24,800 gross per annum
3 children £27,200 gross per annum
4 or more children £29,000 gross per annum
Sources for Meeting Financial Requirements

Applicants can meet the minimum income threshold through various sources:

1- Employment Income: Salaried or non-salaried employment income of the partner and/or the applicant (Category A or B).

2- Non-Employment Income: Income from property rental or dividends from shares (Category C).

3- Savings: Cash savings over £16,000, held for at least 6 months (Category D).

4- Pensions: State, occupational, or private pensions of the partner and/or the applicant (Category E).

5- Self-Employment Income: Income from self-employment or as a director/employee of a specified limited company in the UK (Category F or G).

These requirements ensure that applicants can support themselves and their families without needing public funds, thereby demonstrating their readiness for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as civil partners.

Adequate Maintenance Requirement for ILR

When Does Adequate Maintenance Requirement Apply?

The adequate maintenance requirement applies if the applicant’s partner receives any of the following UK benefits or allowances, allowing the applicant to meet the financial requirement without adhering to the £18,600 income threshold:

1- Carer’s Allowance

2- Disability Living Allowance

3- Severe Disablement Allowance

4- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

5- Attendance Allowance

6- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

7- Armed Forces Independence Payment or Guaranteed Income Payment under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

8- Constant Attendance Allowance, Mobility Supplement, or War Disablement Pension under the War Pensions Scheme

9- Police Injury Pension If these benefits or allowances are received on behalf of a child, the applicant can meet the financial requirement through adequate maintenance. Appendix FM-SE specifies the evidence needed to prove receipt of these benefits.

Formula for Calculating Adequate Maintenance

The Home Office UKVI uses the following formula to determine adequate maintenance: A−B≥CA - B \geq CA−B≥C Where:

1- A is the net income after income tax and National Insurance contributions.

2- B is the housing costs, including rent and council tax.

3- C is the equivalent amount of Income Support a similar British family would receive.

Life in the UK Test and English Language Requirement

Applicants must meet the Life in the UK test and English language requirements unless they are over 65 or exempt due to health reasons. To fulfill the English language requirement, applicants must provide evidence that they: a. Are nationals of a majority English-speaking country; or b. Have passed an English language test at CEFR level B1 with a Home Office-approved provider; or c. Hold an academic qualification recognized by UK Ecctis as equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree taught in English; or d. Are exempt due to age (65 or over), a physical or mental disability, or exceptional circumstances preventing them from meeting the requirement.

Re-Applying for ILR After Refusal If your ILR application as a civil partner is refused and you cannot successfully challenge the decision, you may re-apply under the 5-year route. Ensure the fresh application meets the requirements of paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules. It's recommended to use the Super Priority Service for a decision within 24 hours.

Appealing Against ILR Refusal

If your ILR application is refused and you are given the right to appeal, file an appeal with the First Tier Tribunal within 14 days. The appeal can be based on the refusal being against the rules or your rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). An Immigration Judge will hear the appeal. Specialist family visa solicitors can represent you in this process. Applying for Naturalisation as a Civil Partner of a British Citizen

As a civil partner of a British Citizen, you can apply for naturalisation immediately after being granted ILR, provided you have been lawfully resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to your application. You do not need to wait 12 months post-ILR grant. Specialist immigration solicitors can assist with your naturalisation application.

Our Civil Partner Visa Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services related to civil partner visas, including:

1- Proposed Civil Partner Visa for the UK

2- Civil Partner Visa for the UK

3- Entry Clearance for Civil Partner Visa in the UK

4- Switching to Civil Partner Visa (5-Year Route)

5- Switching to Civil Partner Visa (10-Year Route)

6- Extension of Civil Partner Visa (5-Year Route)

7- Extension of Civil Partner Visa (10-Year Route)

8- ILR as a Civil Partner (5-Year Route)

9- Marriage/Civil Partnership Visitor Visa for the UK

10- Family Visa for the UK

11- In-Country Immigration Appeals

12- Naturalisation as a British Citizen after ILR

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for ILR as a Civil Partner (5-Year Route)

You can apply for ILR as a civil partner under the 5-year route by completing the SET (M) application form online. This application should be submitted within 28 days before completing 5 years of residence with leave to remain as a civil partner under this route.

No, you must complete 5 years of residence in the UK under the 5-year civil partner visa route before applying for ILR. Prior to changes in the Immigration Rules in 2012, it was possible to apply after 2 years, but now the qualifying period is 5 years.

You need to pass the Home Office UKVI-approved English test, IELTS Life Skills at level B1 (listening and speaking only), for your ILR application under the 5-year route.

There are no specific rules regarding absences from the UK for civil partner visa holders. However, long absences may question the applicant's intention to live permanently in the UK with their sponsor. The 180-day absence rule does not apply to civil partner visa ILR applications..

Applicants without dependent children must have a combined income (applicant's and sponsor's) of at least £18,600 gross per year to qualify for ILR under the 5-year route.

No, you cannot combine time spent under the 10-year route with the 5-year route. You must complete 5 continuous years in the UK under the 5-year route before applying for ILR, requiring one more extension under the 5-year route.

An ILR application will be refused if any of the following apply:

1- The applicant is under a deportation order.

2- The applicant's presence in the UK is deemed not conducive to the public good due to serious criminal convictions.

3- The applicant has been convicted of an offense within the last 24 months.

4- The applicant's behavior or associations are deemed undesirable.

5- The applicant has failed to comply with requirements such as attending interviews or providing information.



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