Renewal of BRP Card

[rollie]

Hi All,

It's almost 10 years since I received my ILR.
Now it's time to renew my BRP card.

I have a BRP card stating that I have ILR. This was issued in Aug 2012.
This card expires in Aug 2022.

I am deciding when is the best time to renew my BRP. I have the following questions:
1) Is there a maximum / minimum number of months before expiry that I can renew my BRP? i.e. can I renew my BRP now?
2) I understand the process could take up to 6 months. I will need to leave the country for a family situation.
o Can I start the process and still leave the country and come back before my BRP expires in Aug?
o Is there an express service ?
3) In terms of documents to be submitted:
o Evidence to prove your continuous residency in the UK since becoming a permanent resident - can I use my graduation certificate from the University to indicated I have been in Uni for a period of time?
o Original document showing grant of settlement, such as a vignette, passport, or RON 60 letter - I don’t have this but I have a letter saying that they will send the BRP card – this was in 2012 when I applied for ILR.

Thanks very much for all your support.
Regards,
Rollie

[zimba]

1) There is no such limit. A BRP replacement application is NOT an immigration application
2) You can apply for a replacement BRP and continue using your old BRP as long as it is valid, for travel. There is no priority service.
3) There is no specific evidence. You can use any evidence to show continuous residence in the UK. Your current BRP is the proof of grant of settlement

[rollie]

Thanks very much - this is very helpful.


Regards, R