Live permanently in the UK

Whether a client is seeking indefinite leave to remain in the UK (ILR) or looking to register/naturalise as a British citizen, our team provides tailored advice through every phase of the application process. With our extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of the Immigration Rules and nationality law, our team is well positioned to assist with even the most complex matters.

Indefinite Leave Remain


Obtaining indefinite leave to remain (ILR) is an essential step for anyone seeking to make the UK their permanent home. We are able to assist with applications from beginning to end.

British citizenship


Whether a client is an adult seeking to naturalise as a UK citizen or a parent wanting to register a child as a British national, our team provides tailored advice from the planning phase through to the application for a first British passport.

Latest Insights


Home Office publishes Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1691 (5 March 2026)

On Thursday 5 March 2026, the Home Office published a new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691) together with an accompanying…

Home Office announces ‘visa brake’ on 4 nationalities for study and work routes

On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the UK Government announced the introduction of a targeted ‘emergency brake’ on applications under the Student route,…

Latest immigration statistics released: net migration falls and business compliance action soars

The latest Home Office immigration statistics released on 26 February 2026 show a continued fall in net migration following its post Covid peak in…

Laura Devine Solicitors Limited trading as Laura Devine Immigration is registered in England and Wales as a limited company (8651204) at 100 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6EU. Partner is a term used by us to describe a director in the limited company. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (648320).

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