New Rules Work Permit to Tier 1 to Permanent Residence

aarti211 · Post by **aarti211** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:04 pm

Hi,

I came to the UK with a company sponsored work permit in 2006.
I was on HSMP and now on Tier 1 since 2007.

Am I eligible for PR/settlement after completion of 5 years?

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:47 am

Yes you are eligible for ILR as of today..(as long as the current rules are applied to you)

aarti211 · Post by **aarti211** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:12 pm

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.

Can I then apply in 2011(starting 2006/WP) or 2012(starting 2007/HSMP)

winber · Post by **winber** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:51 pm

The work permit counts as contribution to the 5 years for ILR.

kiranchinnu · Post by **kiranchinnu** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:00 pm

aarti211 wrote:Hi,
Thanks for the reply.

Can I then apply in 2011(starting 2006/WP) or 2012(starting 2007/HSMP)

for ILR as tvn_ramesh , ur workpermit period is also counted , hence i agree with tvn_ramesh

GETMEIN · Post by **GETMEIN** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:51 pm

Provided the rules remain in July 2011. If you apply prior to changes in July you will get ILR else you shall receive probationary citizenship.

Cheers

sojan · Post by **sojan** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:56 pm

Provided rules remain constant is a big clause

As UKBA is planning to change PR concept dramatically by Mid 2011.
But it depends on the upcoming election results also

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New Rules Work Permit to Tier 1 to Permanent Residence

New Rules Work Permit to Tier 1 to Permanent Residence