Questions regarding Tier 5 visa and ILR(10 years)

[Cheryl16]

Hi everyone, I am going to apply for ILR base on long residency this month. Can someone help me with the following question?

I entered the UK in Sep 2012 under Tier 4 student, there has been 10 years until Sep 2022, but I exceed my days by 40 days ( total over 580 days out). So I stayed in uk longer until now ( Mar 2023) in order to cover my days out. If I count my days from Mar 2013 until now, my out days will be under 540days. My question is:

1. Am I eligible to apply now?
2. if yes do I need to include a cover letter in the application to explain my situation?

If anyone have advice on this that would great.

Many thanks

[zimba]

1. If you have at least 10 years that is below the limit, then yes
2. No

[Cheryl16]

1. If you have at least 10 years that is below the limit, then yes
2. No

Thanks Zimba,

I have another question:

I was out of UK for Easter holiday in 2013 and came back UK on 14th April 2013(according to the stamp on my passport), do I have to submit my application after 14th April 2023? Or can I submit it 28 days prior to the date which is 17th March 2023?

Many thanks

[zimba]

1. If you have at least 10 years that is below the limit, then yes
2. No

Thanks Zimba,

I have another question:

I was out of UK for Easter holiday in 2013 and came back UK on 14th April 2013(according to the stamp on my passport), do I have to submit my application after 14th April 2023? Or can I submit it 28 days prior to the date which is 17th March 2023?

Many thanks

You can submit it within 28 days of completing your 10 years.