ILR in Progress but Separated from Partner
Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 10:40 am
Hi
My friend came in the UK in December from Pakistan, as a spouse of British National.He has applied for ILR in December 2013 after completing 2 years with his partner.
His application is still in progress but due to some issue they are now separated and now they want tp proceed with divorce.
they have no children.
Questions:-
1- Does he needs to withdraw his application ?
2- Can he apply for leave to remain on any other grounds and exercise right of retention??
3- what is best option for him
please aadvice
My friend came in the UK in December from Pakistan, as a spouse of British National.He has applied for ILR in December 2013 after completing 2 years with his partner.
His application is still in progress but due to some issue they are now separated and now they want tp proceed with divorce.
they have no children.
Questions:-
1- Does he needs to withdraw his application ?
2- Can he apply for leave to remain on any other grounds and exercise right of retention??
3- what is best option for him
please aadvice