[/quote] hi Monk I was in sort same situation , I applied on basis of 10 my tier 1 visa expired on 17th march , my solicitor adviced and applied on Flr o due to my family in country 8y 2m my kids in 8years so privite life rule allow to apply dl- in your case u have to apply on Flr m before leave ...

Dear experts and forumites, I am still waiting for the response to my 10 year ILR application I submitted on 12 September 2012, acknowledgement letter dated 14 September 2012, biometrics letter received on 23 November and enrolled on 24 November 2012 and still nothing back. I have sent a complaint ...