ILR Long Residence Solicitor Manchester | 10 Year Route Immigration Lawyers

As specialist ILR Long Residence solicitors in Manchester, MCR Solicitors has extensive experience helping clients achieve permanent settlement in the UK through the 10-year continuous residence route. Our Manchester immigration lawyers understand the complexities of ILR applications and provide expert legal guidance throughout the entire process.

Located in Manchester with easy access from Levenshulme and Longsight, our professional immigration lawyers have helped hundreds of clients successfully obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain through the Long Residence route.

What is ILR Long Residence (10-Year Route)?

The ILR Long Residence route allows people who have lived continuously in the UK for at least 10 years to apply for permanent settlement. Our Manchester immigration solicitors explain the key requirements:

• 10 years continuous legal residence in the UK
• No absences exceeding 540 days in the 10-year period
• No single absence exceeding 6 months (with very limited exceptions)
• English language requirement - CEFR Level B1 or equivalent
• Life in the UK test - Must be passed
• Good character requirement - Clean criminal record
• Current lawful status at time of application

Why Choose Our ILR Long Residence Solicitors in Manchester?

Specialist Expertise:

• Manchester's most experienced ILR solicitors - Over 8 years specialising in settlement law
• 96% success rate for ILR Long Residence applications
• 500+ successful ILR cases completed
• Complex case specialists - Handling difficult absence calculations
• Home Office refusal appeals - Expert representation
• SRA regulated & Lexcel accredited - Quality assured
• Fixed fee structure - No surprises

Our ILR Long Residence Legal Services

Our ILR Long Residence visa lawyers in Manchester provide comprehensive settlement services:

📋 Initial Assessment & Eligibility Review

• Free 15-minute consultation - Initial case evaluation
• 10-year residence calculation - Detailed timeline analysis
• Absence day calculation - Ensuring compliance with rules
• Document gap analysis - Identifying missing evidence
• Alternative route advice - If Long Residence isn't suitable

📑 Application Preparation & Submission

• Complete application drafting - Professional SET(LR) form completion
• Supporting evidence compilation - Comprehensive document bundle
• Cover letter preparation - Detailed legal submissions
• Home Office appointment booking - Biometric enrollment coordination
• Application submission - Professional handling of all paperwork

⚖️ Complex Case Handling

• Excessive absence calculations - Arguing exceptional circumstances
• Character requirement issues - Addressing past convictions
• Missing documentation - Alternative evidence strategies
• Previous refusal appeals - Administrative review representation
• Judicial review applications - When necessary

ILR Long Residence Application Timeline & Costs

Common ILR Long Residence Challenges We Solve

Our Manchester ILR specialists regularly help clients overcome these issues:

🚫 Excessive Absences

Problem: Total absences exceed 540 days or single absence over 6 months
Our Solution: Detailed legal arguments for exceptional circumstances, compassionate grounds, or employment-related absences

📄 Missing Documentation

Problem: Cannot locate historical immigration documents or evidence of residence
Our Solution: Alternative evidence strategies using council tax, NHS records, employment history

⚖️ Good Character Concerns

Problem: Previous criminal convictions or immigration breaches
Our Solution: Character assessment, rehabilitation evidence, legal mitigation arguments

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Areas We Serve in Greater Manchester:

Manchester City Centre | Levenshulme | Longsight | Rusholme | Fallowfield | Chorlton | Didsbury | Withington | Burnage | Stockport | Gorton | Belle Vue