You can try Google, given that
vinny mentioned that you are covered under Section 3C Leave until the time your application is withdrawn.
Page 9 of the
Section 3C Leave guidance notes states;
Where an application is withdrawn section 3C leave will come to an end.
Here is
Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971.
jan39 wrote:I think it should not be considered as over stayer or illegal as the application was in process and until it's in process, the status remains legal.
Your understanding is correct. So long as the application was submitted before your Tier 1 expired (and yes, it does matter. If you submitted the application even a day after your leave expired, Section 3C does not apply), you are covered under Section 3C leave till such a time as either the application is decided or withdrawn and is extended if you appeal within the appeal window granted. Your Section 3C leave expires when you withdraw the application and your status is technically that of an overstayer from the day after which you withdraw your leave.
Provided you leave within 28 days of your leave ending (in your case, of you withdrawing the application), that overstay (during which you are technically illegal) is ignored for the purposes of most future immigration applications (but can impact other applications, such as any future naturalisation applications).
Here is
caseworker guidance for applicants who have overstayed on how overstay is calculated.
I am not a lawyer or immigration advisor. My statements/comments do not constitute legal advice. E&OE. Please do not PM me for advice.
