‼️Private Life After Long Residence | UK Immigration Lawyer

Описание: Many applicants fear that attending a biometric appointment for a private life application means being questioned about overstaying or immigration history. This uncertainty often causes unnecessary anxiety and poor preparation.

In this video, Kayani, a UK immigration solicitor regulated in England and Wales, explains exactly what happens at biometric appointments for private life applications under Appendix Private Life. The guidance is transcript-led and reflects real Home Office practice.

Kayani clarifies that biometric appointments are procedural, not interviews. In most cases, applicants are not questioned about visa status, overstaying, or immigration history. The purpose of the appointment is identity verification, passport retention, and the taking of fingerprints and photographs. Decision-making takes place later, based on the written evidence already uploaded.

The video addresses concerns commonly raised by long-term overstayers who have lived in the UK for many years as single individuals with no partner or children. Kayani explains that private life applications do not require 20 years’ residence in every case. Where strong evidence exists, applications can succeed on the basis of length of residence combined with insurmountable obstacles to return.

Strong emphasis is placed on evidence quality. Kayani explains that short letters or generic statements are rarely sufficient. Detailed witness statements, community references, social connections, and evidence of contribution to British society must be carefully structured and professionally drafted. Where appropriate, independent social worker reports can be decisive in presenting a compelling narrative of long-term integration.

The risks of self-prepared applications are also discussed. While applicants may complete forms themselves, the absence of professional legal drafting often results in missed arguments, weak evidence presentation, and prolonged delays. Proper representation ensures that an applicant’s life history is persuasively and lawfully presented to the Home Office.

Kayani Legal is a LEXCEL-accredited law firm providing immigration and family law services across England and Wales. Legal Aid is available for eligible family matters, including domestic abuse and child proceedings.

Don’t let past mistakes hold you back. Contact Kayani Legal today for personalised, precise, and cost-effective legal support.

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00:00 Private life application and biometric fears
00:21 What happens at a biometric appointment
00:49 Are applicants questioned about overstaying
01:24 Passport retention and processing times
02:14 Overstayers and appointment locations
02:57 Importance of detailed written evidence
03:45 Risks of self-prepared applications
04:50 Appendix Private Life and long residence rules

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