If you hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK and you have been issued with a biometric residence permit (BRP), you need to make sure the BRP remains in force. It is essential to check the expiry date on your BRP so that you do not miss it. If you fail to renew it you could receive a substantial fine from the Home Office and possibly have difficulties moving to the new electronic system. Biometric Residence Permit Indefinite Leave to Remain Renewal.
At Halliday Reeves, we deal with biometric residence permit renewals, including for individuals who hold indefinite leave to remain. If you have missed the deadline for BRP renewal, we can advise you of the options open to you and the best course of action.
If the expiry date on your BRP is approaching, we can help put together a comprehensive renewal application, ensuring that you have the right documents in support, giving you the strongest possible chance of success.
We are specialist immigration solicitors with a proven track record in securing visas, BRPs and ILR for our clients. With decades of experience in this complex area of law, we have held a Legal Aid contract for thirty years and are accredited by the Law Society in respect of immigration and asylum matters at the most senior level.
If you need help with renewing a biometric residence permit, obtaining indefinite leave to remain or with another visa or immigration issue, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.
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Do I Need To Renew Indefinite Leave To Remain?
Indefinite leave to remain does not expire over time, but a biometric residence permit has an end date and failure to renew it could mean that you are fined and have difficulties moving forward.
For this reason, it is essential to check your BRP expiry date and make sure that you reapply in plenty of time, up to three months ahead of the expiry date.
Although ILR does not expire, in certain cases it could be revoked. For example, if you are outside of the UK for two years or more, you could lose your ILR status. If this happens, you may be able to apply for a returning resident visa. This must be accompanied by strong evidence in support and it is in the discretion of UKVI as to whether or not ILR is reinstated.
How Do I Renew A Biometric Residence Permit?
If you hold ILR, then you can apply to renew your BRP from within the UK by using the government’s ‘Update, replace or transfer a biometric residence permit’ service.
You will need to provide certain documents along with the application by way of evidence of your eligibility. This includes proof of your continuous residence in the UK and of any change in your details or circumstances. You will also need to pay a fee and return your existing BRP.
You generally need to provide your biometric information, which is your digital photo and fingerprints, by going to a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services service point or a Service and Support Centre.
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Changes To The Biometric Residence Permit
The government intends to end the use of BRPs and from 1 January 2025, holders of ILR will be able to prove their status digitally.
You will be able to create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account, which should be done before your BRP expires. You will then be able to use this account to access the ‘view and prove your immigration status’ service. This allows you to create a share code for anyone who needs to check your immigration status. For example, landlords must check that you have the right to rent and employers need to check that you have the right to work.
Once you have a UKVI account, you need to make sure that it is updated with any changes to your personal details and passport information.
Contact Us For Biometric Residence Permit Indefinite Leave To Remain Renewal
If you need help dealing with your biometric residence permit renewal to support your indefinite leave to remain, we will be happy to hear from you. We also deal with more complex cases including late applications to renew a BRP and revocation of ILR.
We deal with a full range of visa and immigration matters from our offices in Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Wakefield and Nottingham. To contact one of our expert immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.
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