Indefinite Leave to Remain Granted Despite Driving Offences
09.07.2025
Background
The case involved an applicant who entered the UK in 2021 after receiving a successful endorsement from Tech Nation. After three years of residence, the applicant sought to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). While the client met all the standard ILR requirements, he had two driving offences that needed to be disclosed and explained as part of the application.
Challenge
The main challenge in this case was addressing the applicant’s driving offences, which could have affected the ILR application. It was important to carefully explain the circumstances of the offences and why they should not be held against the applicant when considering his eligibility for ILR.
Our Approach
Ms. Aliya Rimshelis expertly managed the case by ensuring that all documentation was in order. She meticulously requested the necessary documents from the client to demonstrate his earnings in the UK and drafted a detailed cover letter addressing the driving offences. In the letter, Ms. Rimshelis provided a clear explanation of the offences and made a compelling case for why they should not disqualify the applicant from being granted ILR.
Outcome
The client opted for the 1-day Super Priority service, and remarkably, the ILR was granted just a few hours after the biometrics appointment. This unusually quick turnaround was a direct result of the high standard of case preparation. Ms. Rimshelis went above and beyond the Home Office checklist, tailoring the documentation to the applicant’s specific circumstances.
Conclusion
Thanks to the expert work of Ms. Aliya Rimshelis and the team at Sterling Law, the applicant was granted Indefinite Leave to Remain and can now live freely and continue to build his career in the UK. After one year, the applicant will be eligible to apply for Naturalisation, securing his future in the UK.
