Applying for 14 year Indefinite Leave to Remain

[onlinealiens]

Do I have to apply through a solicitor? Most of those I contacted are asking for silly fees as I am hardly affording to pay my rent.

If so what's the drawbacks of solo application.

If you had applied for Indefinite Leave to Remain, or you are a solicitor, I appreciate any feedback or suggestions

thanks

[peppekalle]

If you are out of status i'd personally advice to go through a solicitor.Put the bill on the credit card if you have to.

You may find a lawyer who takes legal aid here http://legaladviserfinder.justice.gov.u ... rSearch.do .Unfortunately lawyers are expensive.

If you are out of status and get caught by UKBA before you submit your application they will try and remove you within 3 days.One of the benefits of having a lawyer is they could halt the removal should the worse happen.If you try and find a lawyer after your arrest UKBA could argue you tried to regularize your status after your arrest .

If you have status you could try and do the application without the help of a lawyer.

[zebra3]

I have applied for mine this 9th of August 2011. via a solicitor. good luck.