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1 day short before 5 years qualify period

Post by thisisnotme » Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:37 pm

Hello,

I need advice regarding applying for ILR via Tier 2 route.

Background:
I am am currently holding a Tier 2 which I granted on 2 June 2014 and is expired on 15 June 2019. I will complete my 5 years on 1 June 2019. My work contract finishes on 30 May 2019, and I have a new job offer from another company but we are still negotiating the start date.

Question:
Is there any way I could apply for settlement without applying for Tier 2 again? I know I can apply 28 days before 1 June 2019, but then in my employmeny letter they can say my contract will finish on 30 May. I am just trying to save some money.

Thank you for your time reading this.

Regards,

Peter

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Re: 1 day short before 5 years qualify period

Post by Lynz1988 » Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:43 pm

To play it safe, I would take a new sponsorship/job as stated and then in May/June apply for ILR from the new job rather than the current job. Just my opinion though and especially if the new employer will support you for your ILR.

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Re: 1 day short before 5 years qualify period

Post by thisisnotme » Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:54 pm

Thanks for your input, Lynz.

I am thinking the same. :(
Unfortunately, I don't think the new employer will support ILR, at the very best they might support Tier 2 fee.

Pete

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Re: 1 day short before 5 years qualify period

Post by CR001 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:57 am

Employers very rarely pay for ILR. That would be your cost anyway.
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Re: 1 day short before 5 years qualify period

Post by Lynz1988 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:28 am

thisisnotme wrote:
Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:54 pm
Thanks for your input, Lynz.

I am thinking the same. :(
Unfortunately, I don't think the new employer will support ILR, at the very best they might support Tier 2 fee.

Pete
Sorry I should have clarified - I didn't mean financial support for the ILR itself (i.e. paying for the visa) but meant support as in provide you with the necessary and required salary/letters/etc. for your ILR application when it comes time. 8)

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