further leave to remain and leave to remain

[patel324]

what is the difference between ''further leave to remain'' and ''leave to remain'' ?

[CR001]

same thing, both temporary 'leave' or visa. It is an extension or 'leave' issued which could lead to ILR (indefinite leave to remain)

[secret.simon]

Leave, as a noun, can mean permission. So, for instance, you can appeal a decision by "leave of the court", i.e. permission of the court.

"Leave to remain" means permission to remain in the UK. It is typically given to people already in the UK; they are permitted to remain in the UK.

"Further leave to remain" is a further period of time i.e. extension of an existing leave to remain.

By contrast, children who are outside the UK but who would have the same status as ILR are issued an ILE; Indefinite Leave to Enter. As they are not in the UK, they can't remain in the UK. So, ILE=ILR issued outside the UK.

An Entry Clearance, by definition, is clearance to enter the UK on specific grounds. Once in the UK, the person is typically given the leave to remain in the UK provided that the circumstances of the entry clearance do not change.

It is more a question of grammar and semantics than anything else.