If your child has lived here for 7 continuous years, they may qualify for leave to remain under the Private Life Route even if the child, or the parents, currently have no immigration status.
At Lexen Law Ltd, we specialise in building exceptional 7-Year Route applications that focus on the child’s best interests, stability, and deep roots in the UK.
Your child may qualify under the 7-Year Child Route if:
Seven years in the UK is a lifetime for a child — we help protect the only home they know.
When assessing an application, the Home Office must consider the child’s best interests, including:
These factors, as well as others, often make removal not only impractical, but unreasonable, as the Home Office has a duty to protect the welfare of a relevant child.
It is fundamentally about the Home Office recognising that children do not make conscious immigration choices; every decision whether entering the UK, remaining, or any visa application would have been made entirely on their behalf. This aligns with the UK’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Moreover, a child who has lived in the UK continuously for seven years will have developed within the British system, including their education, language, social identity, and overall upbringing.
At Lexen Law Ltd, we prepare comprehensive, evidence-driven applications that clearly demonstrate the child’s private life and best interests.
A successful 7-Year Route application grants:
This provides the safety and security needed to build a long-term life in the UK.
In some cases, a parent may be able to apply for a Parent Visa, potentially relying on exceptional circumstances, or they may qualify to apply under the Private Life Route in their own right.
If your child has lived in the UK for 7 years or more, you may have a strong route to regularise your family’s status even if you currently have no visa.
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