Thanks guys, I did recieve a reply from a query to the website and it seems to be the day the visa stamp is issued.. quote: " Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your enquiry. The five year qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of Work Permit Employment is considered to have ...

Hi, I intend to apply for ILR on completing five years on a work permit. My question is from what date do I start counting? I was granted the work permit (on my passport) on the 15th of April 2003 whilst I commenced employment on this work permit on the 1st of September 2003. Do I count from the ...