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Pls. edvise on earliest date to apply for ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:03 pm
by nachiket111
Hi,
I came to UK on 16th Apr 2008 as WP (EC date 10th Apr 2008)
Switched to T1G in May 2009 and then extended T1G until Sep 2013.
Can you please advise what is the earliest date I can apply for ILR.
Thank you
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:09 pm
by cs95tdg
28 days before the 5th anniversary from your EC date.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:15 pm
by nachiket111
I'm a bit confused by the rules cos they say I can apply 28 days before 5th anniversary if my visa expires before 5th anniversary. But my visa will be still valid till Sep 2013.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:27 pm
by wpilr_nov12
In most cases, you need to complete 5 years in UK in qualifying categories.
You can apply during the last 28 days of the fifth year.
You should ideally have valid visa at time of application.
Stick to these three rules, you will be fine.
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:28 pm
by cs95tdg
The fact that you have extant LTR until Sep 2013, does not affect the earliest date you are eligible to apply for ILR. You can always delay applying (but apply before your current LTR expiry date) if you wish to do so.