UK Immigration Indefinite Leave Quiz

An EEA citizen and their family members, and family members of a qualifying British citizen, can apply for indefinite or limited leave to enter or remain in the UK under Appendix EU.

A valid application is made in accordance with the outlined requirements, the applicant meets the eligibility criteria for indefinite leave, and the application is not rejected on the grounds of suitability.

The applicant must meet the eligibility requirements for indefinite leave to enter or remain, make a valid application, and be deemed suitable, as with the previous requirements.

The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria for limited leave instead of indefinite leave, along with a valid application and suitability for entry.

The applicant must submit a valid application according to the specified procedures.

An EEA citizen and their family members must fulfill specific criteria to be eligible for indefinite leave or limited leave in the UK.

The applicant must be deemed suitable to stay in the UK. This includes factors like criminal record and if their presence would pose a threat to public safety.

This refers to the period of stay granted to those who are not granted indefinite leave. While a 5-year limited leave is granted, it does not guarantee permanent residency.

A child under 21 years old of an EEA citizen, spouse or civil partner, who satisfies certain conditions related to marriage or civil partnership formation.

The date before which the marriage or civil partnership must have been formed or the durable partnership must have existed.

A formal, legally-recognized relationship similar to marriage, offering similar rights.

A long-term, stable relationship between two people, recognized by law.

A person who has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK, and falls under specific requirements for family member eligibility.

The applicant must prove they are a family member of a relevant EEA citizen by providing evidence of their family relationship.

The applicant must meet one of four conditions related to the relevant EEA citizen's status in the UK to be eligible for indefinite leave to enter or remain.

The applicant must meet all the eligibility requirements to receive indefinite leave to enter or remain as a joining family member of a relevant sponsor.

An applicant can be granted 5 years of limited leave to enter (outside the UK) or leave to remain (within the UK) as a joining family member of a relevant sponsor.

The applicant must have made a valid application using the required process.

The applicant must provide proof of identity and nationality when applying within the UK.

The applicant must provide proof of entitlement to apply from outside the UK.

The applicant must provide the required biometrics.

The application must have been made by the required date (9 August 2023 or later).

The applicant cannot be a specified enforcement case if they rely on being a joining family member of a sponsor and their application date is on or after 9 August 2023.

An application is rejected as invalid if it doesn't meet the specific requirements for a valid application.

An application made under this Appendix will be treated as an application to vary a previous application if a valid application is made before the previous one is decided.

The applicant must continue to meet the eligibility requirements for limited leave to enter or remain that they met at the time of application. However, this does not apply to dependency requirements like child, dependent parent, or relative.

The Secretary of State can extend limited leave, even if the person hasn't applied for an extension.

A person with limited leave can still apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain. They will be granted this leave if they meet the requirements for indefinite leave.

A person granted limited leave might be granted indefinite leave without needing a new application if they meet the requirements for indefinite leave.

A person granted indefinite leave to enter or remain can return to the UK after an absence if their leave hasn't lapsed.

If indefinite leave has lapsed, the Returning Resident rules apply when returning to the UK.

A situation where two applications for leave to enter or remain are being considered at the same time, one under this Appendix and the other under another part of the Immigration Rules or outside the rules. If both are granted, the applicant chooses which to proceed with.

An event that would make an applicant ineligible for leave to enter or remain, such as a criminal conviction, a change in marital status, or losing their job.

A right to live and work in the UK granted to certain individuals who meet specific qualifications, often based on family ties or employment.

A right to live in the UK granted to certain individuals, based on their relationship with a child living in the UK, who is a national of an EU member state.

A specific period of time that an applicant must have lived in the UK to qualify for indefinite leave to enter or remain. This period is generally five years, but can vary depending on the specific circumstances.

A situation where a relevant EEA citizen has stopped working or being self-employed, but meets certain conditions to continue living in the UK.

A person who has died, who was a relevant EEA citizen and was residing in the UK.

The date from which the rules regarding EEA citizens and their family members have changed. Some deadlines and requirements may vary based on this date.

A process where the Secretary of State makes a decision on whether an applicant meets the criteria for indefinite leave to enter or remain.

The conditions that an applicant for indefinite leave to enter or remain must meet. These conditions vary depending on the type of application and the category of applicant.

A documented record that establishes the applicant's right to live permanently in the UK.

A period of continuous residency in the UK that is required for certain categories of applicants to be eligible for indefinite leave to enter or remain. This period is typically two years.

The process of being informed and asked to choose which application for indefinite leave to enter or remain to continue with. The applicant must confirm their choice within 14 days or the latest application will be decided and the other treated as withdrawn.

All the regulations and rules related to immigration and residency in the UK.

An EEA citizen can be refused entry or stay in the UK if their presence is considered a risk to public safety, security, or health based on past conduct.

An EEA citizen can be refused entry or stay in the UK if, after their arrival, their presence is deemed detrimental to the public good.

If an EEA citizen has committed certain actions before their arrival in the UK, they can be classified as an 'excluded person' and denied entry or stay.

If an EEA citizen has committed actions that make them an 'excluded person' after their arrival in the UK, they can be denied entry or stay.

The decision to refuse an EEA citizen's application for entry or stay must be proportionate to the risk they pose to the public.

The EEA Regulations require a decision maker to consider whether the applicant's presence is a threat to public safety, health, or security.

Decisions like court orders may be ignored when determining an applicant's suitability if they have been overturned or revoked.

The rules about canceling or limiting someone's stay in the UK under Appendix EU are applied to situations where an individual's leave to enter or remain is canceled, reduced, or revoked.

A family member of a qualifying British citizen can apply for leave to remain in the UK if they were lawfully resident for a period while residing with the qualifying British citizen.

A person who has retained the right of residence through their relationship with a qualifying British citizen may apply for leave to remain if they meet certain conditions.

An applicant must have been lawfully resident in the UK (as a family member of a qualifying British citizen) to be eligible for leave to remain.

Applicants who have completed less than 5 years of continuous residency in the UK may be granted limited leave to remain instead of indefinite leave.

An applicant is classified as a 'joining family member' if they have joined a qualifying sponsor in the UK.

An applicant must not be eligible for indefinite leave to enter or remain if applying outside or within the UK, respectively.

A supervening event, such as a change in status or relationship, can impact the eligibility of a joining family member.

An applicant is subject to a deportation order or exclusion decision, their presence in the UK is not conducive to the public good, or they are subject to an Islands deportation or exclusion order.

An application can be refused if false information was provided, the applicant is subject to a removal decision, or they have previously been refused admission or had their leave canceled.

The decision to refuse an application must be proportionate to the specific circumstances of the case.

A person with a family relationship to a qualifying British citizen, who is lawfully permanently residing in the UK.

A person with a family relationship to a qualifying British citizen, lawful residence, but not fulfilling the requirements for permanent residence.

The right to stay in the UK because of a close relationship with a qualifying British citizen.

A person who is a spouse or civil partner of a qualifying British citizen, or the durable partner of a qualifying British citizen.

A person who is a close partner and has a relationship meeting specific legal criteria.

A person who has lived in the UK for a continuous period of five years, meeting certain conditions, and can be granted indefinite leave to remain or permanent residence.

A citizen of the UK who meets certain requirements specified in the legislation.

A period of five years recognized by the UK laws for granting permanent residence.

An individual whose eligibility for residence is derived from a relationship with a qualifying British citizen.

A person with a family relationship to a qualifying British citizen, who has completed a qualifying period in the UK, is lawful resident, and has no supervening events preventing them from staying in the UK.

A rule in UK law that allows a person to stay in the UK through a link to qualified British citizen, even if they themselves are not a qualifying British citizen.

A person meeting the requirements for limited leave to enter or remain, who has not been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain solely because they haven't completed the five-year qualifying period.

The applicant was a joining family member of a relevant sponsor and has lived in the UK for five years continuously after a specific date, and no supervening event has occurred.

The applicant was a joining family member of a relevant sponsor who has ceased activity, meeting specific criteria based on the date of application, and has been living in the UK continuously before the sponsor ceased activity.

The applicant was a joining family member of a relevant sponsor who died while residing in the UK as a worker or self-employed person, meeting certain conditions regarding the sponsor's residence period and the applicant's residence before the sponsor's death.

The applicant is a child under 21 years old, a joining family member of a relevant sponsor who meets specific criteria depending on the application date, or is a child of the spouse or civil partner who meets certain conditions.

A person who has established a legal connection to the UK through employment, work, or self-employment, contributing to the UK economy.

A relevant sponsor who has ceased economic activity in the UK, such as retirement or loss of employment.

A person who has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of their relationship with a qualifying British citizen.

A joining family member of a relevant sponsor, residing in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years after a specified date, and no supervening event has occurred.

A joining family member of a relevant sponsor who has ceased activity, meeting specific criteria based on the date of application, and has been resident in the UK before the sponsor ceased working.

A joining family member of a deceased relevant sponsor who met specific conditions regarding the sponsor's residency and work status.

A child under 21 years old, a joining family member of a relevant sponsor meeting specific criteria, or a child of a spouse or civil partner.

A person who has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK based on their family relationship with a qualifying British citizen.

An event that may affect an applicant's eligibility for indefinite leave, possibly leading to a loss of rights.

A child adopted in accordance with a legal adoption process.

A direct descendant of a relevant EEA citizen, qualifying British citizen, or relevant sponsor, under 21 years old (or who turned 21 after a specified date).

A direct descendant of a relevant EEA citizen, qualifying British citizen, or relevant sponsor, aged 21 or over, who is dependent on their parent or their spouse or civil partner.

An individual who cannot meet their basic needs without the financial or other support of a relevant EEA citizen, qualifying British citizen, or relevant sponsor, and is receiving that support.

A civil partnership, durable partnership, or marriage that is entered into solely for the purpose of obtaining immigration rights.

A direct relative in the ascending line of a relevant EEA citizen, qualifying British citizen, or relevant sponsor, who is dependent on them.

A relative of a sponsoring person who is not a spouse, civil partner, durable partner, child or dependent parent, and is dependent on them, lives in their household, or requires their personal care due to serious health reasons.

A person who is a national of an EEA country or Switzerland, but not a British citizen, and meets specific requirements.

A person who is not a joining family member of a relevant sponsor, and has satisfied specific criteria related to a relevant EEA citizen before a specified date, including being a spouse, civil partner, child or dependent parent.

A person who is a national of an EEA country, not a British citizen, and meets specific requirements related to work in the UK.