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Hi guys,

I applied for ILR in 2015 and was turned down because I had a gap sometime back in 2008.

I appealed the decision and was granted limited leave for 30 months on exceptional circumstances outside the rules. My BRP states: Limited Leave

In 2018 I consulted with a lawyer who advised that I could apply for ILR counting from 2008 when I had the gap.

Now I am just making last minute checks before I submit my application for ILR but I read from the immigration rules that you can only apply for ILR if yojve has discretionary leave for 10years.

I am quite confused and would need your valuable input please.

Thanks

You can apply for long residence SET(LR) if you had lawful continuous residence for 10 years. All visas count

Thank you.
Yes indeed I have had continuous residence since 2008 until date.
I’m a bit concerned about all this because I’m due to make an application before March 15th and I have Limited leave to remain based on exceptional cases.
Based on these circumstances, the eligibility section on the website seems to suggest I can only apply for an extension to my current visa .

Thanks for your prompt feedback

Piyu123 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:55 pm

Thank you.
Yes indeed I have had continuous residence since 2008 until date.
I’m a bit concerned about all this because I’m due to make an application before March 15th and I have Limited leave to remain based on exceptional cases.
Based on these circumstances, the eligibility section on the website seems to suggest I can only apply for an extension to my current visa .

Thanks for your prompt feedback

You can apply under SET(LR) now