The Exception to the Rule: An Educational Guide to Discretionary Leave to Remain The UK immigration system is built on strict boxes. You are either a Skilled Worker, a Student, a Spouse, or a Refugee. But human life is messy. What happens if you don't fit into any of these boxes, yet removing you from the UK would be unjust, dangerous, or cruel?
This is where Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) comes in. It is the "safety valve" of the immigration system. It...