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Hi Gurus ,

I am on TIER2 ICT visa and looking forward to apply ILR this year.

My visa first got stamped on 23/08/2009 for entry clearance and I traveled on 06/11/2009 to UK.

My query is that can I consider my entry clearance day i.e. 23/08/2009, as my start date for calculating the 5 years period, as my first date of entry to UK (06/11/2009) is within 90 days from when the date of entry clearance was awarded.

If Yes, will this mean that I will be eligible to apply anytime for ILR after 23/08/2014.

My current visa is expiring on 2/10/2014 so if i can get 90 days grace period i don't have to apply for visa renewal for month.

Thanks

You would be eligible to apply anytime after 28/7/2014

That's right! You will be eligible to apply for ILR 28/07/2014 onward

This answer is based on the response of successful applicants who applied for ILR using SET-O form version 04/2013 and 12/2013

The first day you entered into the UK on the qualifying visa(i.eTier1, Tier 2 Workpermit etc) is what you should mention in the SET O form. The 5 year period is calculated backward from the date of your application.

Hope this helps.

Vj

thank you for your responses

Dear experts ,

i am planning to switch from tier2 ICT to tier2 general next month. will my above eligibility to apply ILR in July still be valid .
Will i still be requiring letters from my previous employer.

Thanks