7 Years Child ILR Application Successful

We are proud to share a recent successful ILR application for a child born in the UK to Indian parents under the 7-year child private life route. This case highlights how a carefully prepared UK immigration application can secure permanent settlement for children who have built their lives in the UK.

👶 Case Background: Child Born in the UK to Indian Parents

Our client is a child born in the United Kingdom to Indian parents. Although neither parent initially held British citizenship or settled status, their child had lived continuously in the UK for over seven years, attending school and becoming fully integrated into British society.

By the time of application, the child had:

• Completed more than 7 years of continuous residence in the UK
• Been fully educated in the UK school system
• Developed strong social, emotional, and community ties
• Never lived outside the UK

The family approached us for expert advice on their Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application for a child under the 7-year rule.

Legal Route: UK Private Life Visa – 7-Year Child Rule

The application was made under the UK Immigration Rules – Private Life Route (7-Year Child Rule), which allows a child to qualify for settlement (ILR) where it would be unreasonable to expect the child to leave the UK after completing seven continuous years of residence.

Our experienced UK immigration solicitors prepared a strong legal submission focusing on:

• The best interests of the child
• Continuous UK residence since birth
• Education, healthcare, and social development in the UK
• Lack of meaningful ties to India
• Emotional and psychological impact of removal

Key Evidence Submitted for the ILR Application

To ensure the application met Home Office requirements, we submitted detailed supporting documents, including:

• UK birth certificate
• School attendance records and reports
• Letters from teachers and school authorities
• Proof of continuous UK residence
• Evidence of family life in the UK
• Community and extra-curricular involvement

This evidence demonstrated that the UK is the child’s only real home.

Challenges Addressed Successfully

Despite the parents’ complex immigration history, our team successfully argued that a child’s ILR application must be assessed independently, in line with:

• UK immigration law
• Human rights protections
• The child’s welfare under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act

We clearly established that returning the child to India would be unreasonable, as it would disrupt:

• Education
• Emotional stability
• Social development
• Healthcare continuity

Successful Outcome: ILR Granted by the Home Office

After careful consideration, the Home Office approved the Indefinite Leave to Remain application. The child was granted permanent settlement in the UK, securing:

✅ The right to live in the UK permanently
✅ Unrestricted access to education and healthcare
✅ Eligibility for future British citizenship
✅ Freedom from visa renewals
✅ Long-term security and stability

Why This ILR Success Matters

This successful outcome proves that:

• Children born in the UK can qualify for ILR under the 7-year route
• The best interests of the child are a decisive factor
• A professionally prepared immigration application significantly improves success rates

Need Help With a Child ILR Application Under the 7-Year Rule?

If you are planning to apply for ILR under the 7-year child route, our dedicated immigration team is ready to help.

📞 Call us today at 01614644140 for professional guidance and expert legal representation.
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