Step by step guide to submitting an in-country leave to remain application
2 May 2019
In November 2018, the process of submitting applications for leave to remain in the UK was overhauled. Under the new service, applicants are required to submit applications online, upload supporting documents and attend an appointment at a service point to enrol their biometrics.
A step by step guide to submitting an in-country application created by Zeena Luchowa and Ludovica Bello provides guidance on the new process here.
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