5 days short of 5 years for ILR

sunnyuk · Post by **sunnyuk** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:06 pm

hi everyone, i would be greatful to u if you could help me with some information.
i am 2 days short to complete the 5 years on work permit to apply for ILR. ( 3/08/04 to 29/07/09). i am worried that when i make an appointment the ukba, they will ask me to extend the work permit first. so should i make a tier2 application. if so, should i apply in person for the extension and how long will they take to process. will the decision be made the same day. how many points should i earn for the extension.
thank you.

OFCHARITY · Post by **OFCHARITY** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:24 pm

You are normally able to apply for ILR 28 days before you comeplete 5 years, so I am not sure why you think you will have a problem. From the dates you have given, you should be able to apply as at the 2nd of July 2009

GoodFun · Post by **GoodFun** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:01 am

Check this tread: Query on ILR qualification

sunnyuk · Post by **sunnyuk** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:30 pm

hi, thank you for ur reply. after reading few topics i noticed there are few cases like mine. some want to extend their work permit before applying for ILR. if at all i need to apply for extension of the work permit, what is the process and how do i start. any suggestions would be welcome. thank you.

Post by **John** » Sat May 23, 2009 9:44 pm

I also do not understand why you think you have a problem given, as already pointed out, you can apply for the ILR up to 28 days before the completion of 5 years.

sunnyuk · Post by **sunnyuk** » Sun May 24, 2009 2:30 pm

hi, thank you for ur reply. the reason im concerned is because when i rang HO to ask when i need to book appt, the operator told me that i need to get extension for work permit first (UNDER TIER2) and then apply for ILR. i dont know whether the operator was trying to mislead me im not sure. any comments and suggestions are welcome.
thank you

Post by **John** » Sun May 24, 2009 2:44 pm

when i rang HO to ask when i need to book appt, the operator told me that i need to get extension for work permit first (UNDER TIER2) and then apply for ILR.

Yet another example of the so-called Help Line being very unhelpful!

Based upon the date information you have posted, the ILR application can be made on earlier than 28 days before the 5th anniversary of 03.08.04 = 06.07.09 ... and no later than the expiry date of your current visa = 29.07.09.

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5 days short of 5 years for ILR

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