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ILR As Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Of BNO Status Holder

You can apply for ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) upon completion of 5 years in the UK on dependant visa if the main applicant is either applying for ILR or has already obtained ILR as a BNO citizen.

Our specialist team of dependant visa solicitors can provide fast, friendly, reliable and fixed fee legal services for ILR as BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR). As specialist work visa solicitors, we have wealth of knowledge and extensive experience of dealing with all types of dependant visa applications. Ask a question to our work visa solicitors for free immigration advice or schedule an appointment for detailed immigration advice concerning your ILR application as BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR).

Eligibility Requirements For ILR As A BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR)

The applicant should satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR):

  • The applicamt must submit a valid application for ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR);
  • The applicant must meet the relationship requirement as required in Appendix BN(O);
  • The applicant must have spent a continuous period of 5 years with permission on a route in these rules under which a person can settle, of which the most recent grant of permission must have been on the Hong Kong BN(O) route;
  • The applicant must meet the continuous residence requirement as specified in Appendix Continuous Residence;
  • Unless an exemption applies, the applicant must show English language ability on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in speaking and listening to at least level B1. The applicant must show they meet the English Language requirement as specified in Appendix English Language;
  • If the applicant is aged 18 or over, and under 65 on the date of application, they must meet the Knowledge of Life in the UK requirement as specified in Appendix KOL UK;
  • The applicant must not fall for refusal under Part 9: grounds for refusal;
  • The applicant must not be:
    • in breach of immigration laws, except that where paragraph 39E applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or
    • on immigration bail.

How Can We Help?

Our specialist team of dependant visa solicitors can provide fast, friendly, reliable and fixed fee legal services for your application for ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR). We will carry out all the work on your application until you get a decision from the Home Office UKVI on your ILR application as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR). Our immigration solicitors’ work on your ILR application as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) may include the following:

  • assessing your eligibility for ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) by considering all the relevant eligibility requirements;
  • advising on relevant documents to be submitted in support of your ILR application as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR);
  • completing online application form for ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR);
  • submitting your completed ILR application online, paying the Home Office UKVI fees and booking your appointment with the UKVCAS Application Centre for you to enrol your biometrics;
  • preparing a detailed cover letter in support of your ILR application to explain in detail how all the relevant requirements for ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) have been satisfied by you;
  • uploading all the supporting documents online in support of your ILR application as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR);
  • doing all the follow up work including responding to any queries raised by the Home Office UKVI until decision is reached on your ILR application as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR).

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