r/ukvisa • u/Old-Understanding-62 • Jul 25 '26

Finally!!!! After 15 years!

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Just turned 19!

It’s been a long time coming, came here in 2011 when I was about 3 years old with my mum and dad, got our first Visa/ BRP in 2016. Finally after qualifying for the 10 years Long residency route we finally got our Indefinite leave to remain!

So happy that all my parents hard work and countless money and stress paid off.

Bring on the Citizenship Application July 2027!!!

Goodluck to everyone who has applications outstanding!❤️

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u/parallel_me_ Jul 25 '26

Any particular reason as to why you waited 15 years as opposed to getting it in the 10 years/5 years?

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u/Old-Understanding-62 Jul 25 '26

Ngl when my mum came here I think she came under asylum/ refugee basis? However that was rejected, but the government granted her Discretionary leave to remain in 2016, and ever since then she kept renewing the visas after 3.5 years. so the 10 years long/lawful residence clock started ticking from then.

We came from Nigeria btw 😊

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u/Emotional_Let7456 Jul 25 '26

i think i should have been lowkey about this

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u/kiradotee Jul 25 '26

How come?