Eligibility for ILR

Please can you confirm when I will be eligible for ILR:-

Visa Stamped - 11th July 2007 HSMP
Entered UK 04th Aug 2007


When I called UKBA, they said it is 28 days before 04th Aug so any date after 07th july?

Yes, that would be correct.

See also FAQs for ILR - WP/Tier 1/Tier 2/HSMP holders

I thought so but a post today - "ILR Success story Solihull - 18-05-2012 by adnantps"

Visa Stamped 6th June 2007 HSMP
Entered UK 18th Aug 2007
ILR application 18th May 2012

succeffuly applied for ILR?

darkhorse341: as sushdmehta, it’s generally 28 days before the 5th anniversary of your first entry into the UK, but under the modernised guidance , people can now apply 28 days before the 5th anniversary of their EC dates (first visa date).

Also one has to enter the UK within 90 days of getting EC to benefit from this rule.

Have you made an effort to do what was suggested earlier?

sushdmehta wrote:See also FAQs for ILR - WP/Tier 1/Tier 2/HSMP holders

darkhorse341 wrote:Is there any limit(like 180 days for main applicant) for number of days outside UK for dependents?

As sushmehta has suggested I would recommend that you read the FAQ sticky post which has a lot of useful information before posting questions.

E.g.

Q16 - Maximum absences from the UK (economic migrants)
A - Number of absences is one of the most unclear and contentious issues for ILR. Maximum allowable days out of UK are total 180 days over 5 years and not more than 90 days in a single trip. Success of applications with absences in excess of the permitted limit will depend on the evidence(s) you submit to prove your continuous residence and economic activity and will be at caseworker's discretion. Only principal migrant is subject to these (absence) requirements, not dependant(s). For absences on account of employment related overseas assignments and annual paid leaves, do include a letter from your employer. A summary of absences may also be a useful inclusion.

sushdmehta wrote:Have you made an effort to do what was suggested earlier?

sushdmehta wrote:See also FAQs for ILR - WP/Tier 1/Tier 2/HSMP holders

FAQ's dont speak about modernised guidence. It may be useful to members if that point is added.

thanks for all the information.

darkhorse341 wrote:2. FAQ's dont speak about modernised guidence.

Reading carefully helps ..... the modernised guidance, that I think you suggest isn't spoken about, is listed both in Q1 and Q16. Q16 also answers the query about dependant's absences.

But if there is any other guidance you refer to, please let us know and it will be included.

The idea of providing the link was to help you find the answers to your queries .. answers that are already available ..... yourself ... should you wish to make an effort.