PBS Dependant ILR visa gap of few days

[arunsutha17]

I have recently got my ILR and my husband is currently on PBS dependant visa which is due to expire on 30/09/2024 however his 5 year will end on 20/11/2024. Earliest he can apply for ILR is 28 days before the 5 years end date which is 23/10/2024. He will have a gap of 23 days for his eligibility period if he applies just before the expiry date (if applies on 29/09/2024). Can he apply for ILR before his visa expiry and then delay his biometrics till he becomes eligible? We are trying not to pay 3 years worth of IHS and visa fees just for a 23 days gap. Please advise if this is possible?

Please see the dates below.

PBS Dependant visa first granted Date: 20/11/2019 (as stated on his BRP)
Expiry date: 30/09/2024
His five year as dependant: 20/11/2024
Earliest he can apply for his ILR(28 days before the 5 years): 23/10/2024

[zimba]

How to apply early and benefit from the date of the ILR decision ?

[arunsutha17]

Thanks Zimba for sharing this. As my case is only a 23 days gaps can I just apply for ILR and then delay the biometric appointment to the daet when he will become eligible, rather than making an extension application and varying it later? Please advise?

[zimba]

Thanks Zimba for sharing this. As my case is only a 23 days gaps can I just apply for ILR and then delay the biometric appointment to the daet when he will become eligible, rather than making an extension application and varying it later? Please advise?

Yes, Please read the advice I already given.