We receive a lot of queries regarding the requirement of Biometric Residence Permits often known as BRP's who have been granted indefinite leave to stay for several years. Some people ask if the BRP card may be requested by the employer so that the employee can prove authorization to work in the UK. In this article, we will discuss ‘indefinite leave to remain’ and the need for BRP cards to prove your status, and in what situations you might not be needing a BRP card to prove your status.
Overview of indefinite leave of stay and how to know about your
current status.
A person having
indefinite leave to stay has no limitation on time he can stay in the UK and is
not bound to leave the UK at any time, He will be considered a settled resident
of the UK with a home in the UK.
Usually, a person is not
stripped of the indefinite leave to status unless he stays in another country
for more than two continuous two years. Even in that case, the status can be
revoked when the person makes a "returning resident" application or
if a person stayed in the UK for continuous 10 years before he left the country
for a long time, he can apply to keep his indefinite leave status based on his
10 years long stay. There are hardly any instances where a person is stripped
of his indefinite leave to stay status permanently.
Overview of your BRP card
The following information can be seen on the BRP card.
●
Your
full real name along with your birth date and place
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Your
fingerprint impression along with your face photo.
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Your
basic immigration status along with the terms on which you are staying in the
UK
●
Your
status regarding access to public funds
You
may also have a unique National Insurance number at the backside of your BRP
card. It is not found on all the BRP cards. It is on cards depending on the
issuance date of the card and the visa status of the cardholder.
The immigrant citizen
needs to give an application for an NI number in case of the following
situations
●
The NI number is not printed on your BRP card.
●
You are not being provided your BRP card
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You are about to start a job or a business, apply to get any
benefits, give application to get a loan for studies, or want to pay Class 3 voluntary National Insurance
contributions
Ideally, you give in the
application for getting
your BRP card to have confirmation regarding your
status of indefinite leave to stay and you will not be forced to exit the
country at any time. You can also get BRP
card immigration services from experienced lawyers for the best possible results.
Need of BRP card after getting settled in the UK
You need BRP even though
you have attained indefinite leave status because it will be proof and confirmation
of your no-time status. It will keep you out of trouble with authorities and
you will be able to enjoy a stable, secure, and settled life in the UK for as
long as you desire.
If you’ve misplaced your ILR or ILE documents
It is extremely
important that you submit a no time limit (NTL)
application for legal confirmation.
Below
are the situations in which you might need to apply for NTL
●
Your
previously issue a password with the prove of NTL has gone missing, has passed
its expiry day, or has been stolen
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You
are missing legal documents that can prove your ILR and ILE to the authorities.
●
You
have lawfully made some major changes in your identity and want to get them
updated on your documents
NTL
can be applied through the BRP replacement service. Also, give a read to
guidance provided by the authorities to know about the documents needed to
prove your indefinite leave status. If you are facing trouble regarding getting
the process done to get your NTL then hire immigration lawyers who can guide you through the process and help you get your
indefinite leave status confirmation.
Get in touch with our immigration attorney
For getting to know
about expert opinion, guidance, and answers to questions from a specialist of
indefinite leave to remain status and BRP card, get immigration lawyer assistance.
We can help you get the desired results for your applications for BRP cards.
Our lawyers have experience of dealing with the cases and complete the process
smoothly.