apply 28 days before expiry OR 60 months? SET(M)

[Allan NC]

I've seen conflicting information on when the earliest you can apply. Is it 28 days before current VISA expiry, or 28 days before 60 month period is up?

EG:
60 month period is complete on 9 June 2022
Current FLR(M) visa expires on 17 Aug 2022
When is the earliest application possible?

Thank you.

[Ticktack]

Set M is 28 days before completing 5 years from the day you entered the UK. Provided your initial visa wasn't a fiancé visa. If your initial was Leave to Enter SET M, then like I said entry date.

If issued here in the UK, then it's from the issue date.

Or anytime before the expiration of your current visa.

[Allan NC]

Many thanks for your reply.

This is the second FLR(M) visa.

So if I'm understanding correctly:
First VISA was issued on 09 June 2017
So we can apply for ILR on 13 May 2022. (within 28 days of 5 years since issue date)

Additionally, if we used the Super Priority Service we could get ILR decision within 24 hours, technically before the 5 year period is up.

Correct?

[zimba]

Correct