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Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if either: you have a…
The eligibility criteria you have to meet are different depending on…
Your partner and children may also be able to get indefinite leave to…
You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other document that shows…
You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your…
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications for permission to stay in the UK on the basis of private life.
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
A pension is a way to save money for later in your life. You may be able…
You can pay into as many pension schemes as you want. It depends on how…
Workplace pensions and personal or stakeholder pensions are a way of…
The pension you get from the government (‘State Pension’) is based on your…
You might decide that you do not want to stop working when you reach State…
When planning your pension and retirement income you might need help with:…
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.
The Private Life route is for a person seeking permission to stay in the UK on the basis they have developed a Private Life in the UK.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
Immigration staff guidance on considering claims based on family life (as a partner or parent) or exceptional circumstances.
Information about the new rules on family immigration, including the minimum income threshold and the legal challenge to it.
This privacy notice explains who is processing your data, the personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what your legal rights are.
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
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