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Brighture Immigration

Plan your route to permanent residence and citizenship.

We check whether you qualify for permanent residence and, later, for citizenship. We find the most realistic route, help you collect the right evidence over time, and prepare an application that meets the rules. We work on settlement and citizenship cases for the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia and the UAE.

GuideResidence & citizenship
Service
Permanent Residence & Citizenship
Destinations
Countries
6
Stages
5 steps
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Who it's for

Is this guide for you?

Passport resting on a world map
  • Workers, students and family members ready to move from temporary to permanent status
  • Residents who meet the residence rules for citizenship or naturalisation
  • People with long travel histories or past gaps in status that need careful planning
  • Families who want one joined-up plan for the main applicant and dependants

Routes by destination

The main options in each country.

Pick a destination. Rules change often, so we confirm the right route in your consultation.

United Kingdom

Indefinite Leave to Remain through work, family or long residence, followed by naturalisation as a British citizen.

Read the United Kingdom guide
Route names to know
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (settlement)
  • British citizenship by naturalisation

What we do

Our part, stage by stage.

01

Eligibility review

  • A written summary of the best-fit route, the official fees to budget for and a realistic timeline
  • A count of your days in the country, your absences and your continuous residence
  • A plan to deal with any past status issues before you apply
02

Evidence planning

  • A long-term plan for residence evidence, tax records and language or knowledge tests
  • Templates and the accepted format for each type of evidence
  • Guidance on translations and legalisation where needed
  • Forms completed for you and checked before anything is submitted
03

Submission and follow-up

  • Filing online or through the consulate, whichever your route uses
  • Help arranging appointments, biometrics and ceremonies where relevant
  • Case tracking, with regular updates on where things stand
04

After approval

  • Guidance on your first passport application and registration once you are naturalised
  • Planning for travel and dual nationality where it applies
  • A plan for each family member, so no one is left behind

The process

From first call to decision.

  1. 01

    Your history

    We map your current status, residence history, absences and any complications, so the right route is clear from the start.

  2. 02

    Consultation and written plan

    We agree the route, how evidence will be collected and a target window for applying.

  3. 03

    Collecting evidence

    As your application date gets closer, we help you gather proof of residence, tax records, test certificates and any harder-to-find documents.

  4. 04

    Submission and biometrics

    We prepare and submit the application, book biometrics or interviews, and help you arrange any ceremony.

  5. 05

    Decision and next steps

    If you are approved, we guide you through passports, registration and dual nationality. If you are refused, we review the decision and help you plan the next step, working alongside an independent regulated adviser or lawyer for any review or appeal that needs one.

Before you start

It helps if you already have:

  • The minimum period of lawful residence, within the absences allowed
  • Language and knowledge requirements, where they apply
  • Good character, with any immigration or criminal history declared
  • Tax compliance and evidence of your ties to the country
  • Continued eligibility under the route that gave you residence

Missing something? That does not rule you out. Tell us where things stand and we will look at your options.

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