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Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:12 pm**

I would like to make an inquiry regarding (ILR). I came to the UK
in Jul 2002. i have studied in UK for nearly 10 years starting with
BETEC at college, my degree, MSc and currently am doing PhD.

when i first came to the UK i was dependent with my father. but in
2008 i had to change my category to independent.

Now i completed continuous 10 years of lawful stay in the UK. and i
want to apply for ILR.

my inquiry is am i eligible for ILR, currently am on PSW visa.

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:27 pm**

Time spent in UK "lawfully" under any immigration category may be included, so yes.

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:34 pm**

but i had to change my category will it break my 10 years chain?

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:05 pm**

Not if the switch was approved on the basis of an in-time application or if the application to switch was out-of-time by less than 10 working days.

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:29 pm**

i had to change it in 2008. as i was dependent on my father so i change it to independent.

Regards and thanks

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:31 pm**

i had to go back to my home and apply from there i stayed for 2 weeks.

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:23 pm**

Read Long residence (276A - 276D).