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ILR with expired passport

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 8:51 am
by Favoured2024
Hi,

Please I really need urgent advise and would appreciate this.

So, I am due for my ILR- expiry date on current BRP is October 2024. However, my Nigerian passport is already expired in June 2024. The renewal date for a new passport given by the Nigerian High Commision is the 7th of Jan 2025. I have all documents for renewal date and application in my email.

My question is can I go ahead and apply for my ILR using priority service next month with the expired passport with the evidence that renewal date is in January 2025. I have already gone to the Nigerian high commision to try my possible best to get a sooner date.

In light of my situation, can I go ahead and apply explaining my situation.
Please help with your advise, thank you in advance.

Re: ILR with expired passport

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:53 am
by vinny
What is your route/category?

Re: ILR with expired passport

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:08 pm
by Favoured2024
Hi @ Vinny
Route - is 5yrs FPLE parent route which is due next month but I can apply this month 28days before.

Re: ILR with expired passport

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:02 pm
by vinny
When are you completing your qualifying period (subject to date of initial entry as a parent)?

Use: Reasons why an applicant cannot provide the required document
the applicant has made an application for a replacement document, but the issuing authority was not able to provide it before the application was made

Re: ILR with expired passport

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 8:34 pm
by Favoured2024
Hi Vinny,
Thank you for your message.
My current BRP expires Oct 24th.
*Had my first 2.5yrs
*Then second 2.5yrs which expires Oct 24th 2024.

Re: ILR with expired passport

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2024 1:43 am
by vinny
Did you initially switch to parent leave while you were in the UK? What’s your immigration history?

Re: ILR with expired passport

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:45 pm
by Favoured2024
Hi Vinny
My immigration history is that my child is a British citizen. So I got 5yrs FPLE parent route five years ago. The dilemma now is that my Nigerian passort is expired. I have been given a passport renewal date from Nigerian High Commision which is for January 2025. Whilst my ILR after 5yrs FPLE is due Oct 2024.


Thanks for the link you sent. I am in the process of commencing my ILR. Will the inability to renew my passport now be classed as circumstances beyond my control as passport renewal date is for January 2025.

Shall I submit my expired passport and attach evidence of passport renewal date from Nigerian High Commision for Jan 2025.

I would appreciate advise 🙏