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When does ILR actually starts in terms of qualifying for BC?
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:59 am
by Linac Dude
Hello everyone, I have applied for ILR earlier this year using the priority service. I received the “your ILR application is successful” email on 01.04.22. However, there was a delay with the BRP and after a bit of chasing and escalation, my BRP was delivered on 21.04.22 with a start date of 18.04.22.
Now my question is: when does my ILR technically start? Is it 01.04.22 (email date) or 18.04.22 (date on the BRP)?
My concern is that it’s a sizeable gap, and if possible I would like to apply for BC at my earliest convenience (which hopefully is 01.04.23) but obviously I don’t want to risk it. What do you guys think?
Also, can I get a proper letter from Home Office that clarify when my ILR exactly started? If yes, how do I go about that?
Many thanks.
Re: When does ILR actually starts in terms of qualifying for BC?
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:33 am
by CR001
I would hardly call 17 days a "sizeable gap". Some people get their brps 2 to 3 months later, which is a sizeable gap.
Re: When does ILR actually starts in terms of qualifying for BC?
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:42 pm
by AmazonianX
Linac Dude wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:59 am
Hello everyone, I have applied for ILR earlier this year using the priority service. I received the “your ILR application is successful” email on 01.04.22. However, there was a delay with the BRP and after a bit of chasing and escalation, my BRP was delivered on 21.04.22 with a start date of 18.04.22.
Now my question is: when does my ILR technically start? Is it 01.04.22 (email date) or 18.04.22 (date on the BRP)?
My concern is that it’s a sizeable gap, and if possible I would like to apply for BC at my earliest convenience (which hopefully is 01.04.23) but obviously I don’t want to risk it. What do you guys think?
Apply from 19th April 2023 ...if your spouse is British you can apply immediately.
Also, can I get a proper letter from Home Office that clarify when my ILR exactly started? If yes, how do I go about that?
Many thanks.
Re: When does ILR actually starts in terms of qualifying for BC?
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:32 pm
by kamoe
Linac Dude wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:59 am
What do you guys think?
Also, can I get a proper letter from Home Office that clarify when my ILR exactly started? If yes, how do I go about that?
A mere 17 days is noth worth the time and effort of trying to get confirmation from the Home Office. I wouldn't bother. Specially since even with a written confirmation, the relevant case worker can take the date on your BRP, mistakenly or not, as your starting date and complicate matters.
Make yourself a favour, avoid any room for error, just assume April 18, apply accordingly, and forget about it.