Best not to refer to the UKBA website as the UKBA were disbanded in 2013 due to being unfit for purpose. For up-to-date information, refer to the UKVI. However, you are correct. ILE is permanent residence issued outside of the UK and the equivalent to ILR issued within the UK. Oh, I'll double check ...

Best not to refer to the UKBA website as the UKBA were disbanded in 2013 due to being unfit for purpose. For up-to-date information, refer to the UKVI. However, you are correct. ILE is permanent residence issued outside of the UK and the equivalent to ILR issued within the UK. Oh, I'll double check ...

Double-check his passport to verify that (a) he was issued with an ILE and (b) that he was never subsequently stamped in at the airport with a time-limited visa, such as a visitor. Has he ever spent a significant period of time (more than a year and half) outside the UK? Hi, thanks. I'll check that ...

My partner is Filipina, with British passport for last 15 years. (I am British). 3 years ago we applied for her son to join us here with the intention of settling and he was granted ILE on his Filipino passport. He entered full time education and is now in further education. His passport expired 25 ...