I think it is just luck. I received a 3 years and 2 and a half months extension without asking for it. I did put a reason for applying early in the cover letter though. Hi Winber, what reason did you put in your covering letter for the applying early?? That I need to attend my sisters wedding which...

I think it is just luck. I received a 3 years and 2 and a half months extension without asking for it. I did put a reason for applying early in the cover letter though.

I've heard that you can apply for ILR up to 28 days before the 5 year period ends, so people with a week or two too little might be ok.

Posted: Fri 13 Feb
Delivered: Sat 14 Feb
Acknowledgement Letter Dated: Mon 16 Feb
Permit Dated: Mon 30 March
"Sorry you were out" left: Thur 02 Apr
Collected from Postal Depot: Fri 03 Apr
Valid Until: 11 June 12

Relief. Good luck everybody!