Zimba wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 05, 2019 6:59 pm

You can get ILR after 5 years as a refugee under SET(P). It will be free to apply.
Refugees can claim benefits from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as soon as they get their refugee status or BRP (click)

Thanks a lot.

jimquk wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:04 am

To confirm above, refugee settlement ILR is not affected by claiming benefits etc. There is nothing to worry about in this. Good luck, so sorry about Syria.

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Good afternoon I came to the UK under the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement (VPR) Programme and granted immediately when arrived, myself and my family, Refugee Leave to Remain status for 5 years. However, I'm now really concerned about how long would it take me and my family to wait for ILR when...