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Hello,

I have gone through this website but require further information on when I can apply for my ILR. Here is my situation.

Date of Issue of Biometric Residence Permit (printed on BRP card): 18/12/2015
Date of Visa on passport eligible to enter the UK : 01/01/2016
Entry into the UK: 01/01/2016
Expiry of Residence Permit: 01/12/2020

I am in the UK on a tier 2 visa (5 year visa) but have been issued only for 4 years and 11 months from the date of visa issue to residence permit expiry. Would I need to apply for a work visa extension prior to applying for an ILR or is the 5 year residence period calculated from the date of issue of the biometrics card?

Thanks in advance!

Gaya

No need to get an extension. You can apply within 28 days from completing your 5 years, counting from initial visa issue date

Thanks Zimba for your response.

The thing is if I calculate 5 years from when I was issued a visa (01/01/2016), my 5 year stay in the UK will be completed on 01/01/2021. Counting back 28 days from 5 year completion date will bring it to 04/12/2020. But my residence permit expires on 01/12/2020. Does this then mean I have to apply for an work visa extension?

Could you please confirm?

Much thanks.
Gaya

Your visa date issue is the date on the BRP in this instance which is 18/12/2015. Your were granted a visa on 18/12/2015 (BRP issued with this date) and then given a sticker later for entry to the UK. As a visa sticker cannot be backdated, the date on the sticker is the date it was affixed to your passport and NOT your actual visa issue date

Thanks Zimba, I appreciate your response!