ILR on expired passport, need to get BRP or BRC?

[skyfire165]

Hi,

I have an Indian passport with ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain). I am looking to get a BRP or a BRC because a potential employer says I need it, however, I am not sure what the difference between BRP and BRC are?

I have also heard about the No-Time-Limit BRP which apparently guarantees my ILR status? Because I am afraid that the BRP card will have a ten-year expiry date which makes me anxious if any law might be passed in 10 years' time which might affect getting a replacement BRP card.

Thanks

[skyfire165]

Also, this is because my employer said that having ILR on an expired passport apparently does not allow me to work... but allows passage into the country? I was kind of confused by that because I was able to work in many companies for the last 3-4 years using an ILR on an expired passport as proof..?

[seagul]

Foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area making certain applications to the
Home Office have to apply for a BRP. Foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area who are able to live and work in the UK based on rights derived from EU law may apply for a BRC. It is very strange that how you kept working on your old styled ILR sticker in old passport and your employer never suggested you to transfer it to BRP which is a mandatory requirement from sometime. Follow the following procedure for doing so:

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... 1536463644

[skyfire165]

Foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area making certain applications to the
Home Office have to apply for a BRP. Foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area who are able to live and work in the UK based on rights derived from EU law may apply for a BRC. It is very strange that how you kept working on your old styled ILR sticker in old passport and your employer never suggested you to transfer it to BRP which is a mandatory requirement from sometime. Follow the following procedure for doing so:

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... 1536463644

I understand, but I am still confused about the distinguishment between BRC and BRP. I'm not sure if I fit in which category as I have attained ILR through my parents.

Also about the NTL BRP, is this the better course of action to take?

Thanks

[CR001]

Foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area making certain applications to the
Home Office have to apply for a BRP. Foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area who are able to live and work in the UK based on rights derived from EU law may apply for a BRC. It is very strange that how you kept working on your old styled ILR sticker in old passport and your employer never suggested you to transfer it to BRP which is a mandatory requirement from sometime. Follow the following procedure for doing so:

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... 1536463644

I understand, but I am still confused about the distinguishment between BRC and BRP. I'm not sure if I fit in which category as I have attained ILR through my parents.

Also about the NTL BRP, is this the better course of action to take?

Thanks

You apply for BRP - Biometric Residence Permit

A BRC is for people on the EEA/EU route - Biometric Residence Card.

[skyfire165]

ah OK thank you very much.

Is there any advice on whether to take the NTL BPR path or just the straight BPR?

[CR001]

ah OK thank you very much.

Is there any advice on whether to take the NTL BPR path or just the straight BPR?

There is only one route to get a BRP if your ILR is on an expired passport.

[seagul]

or just the straight BPR?

You cannot get BRP without NTL path/application.