Do I need to extend my visa before ILR?
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 2:50 pm
Hi, I will become eligible for ILR in 2 weeks time (will have completed 5 years). My current permission/BRP expires in 4 weeks time however. I will still be needed by the sponsor beyond that date who will provide a letter confirming it and confirming the financial/salary requirements have been met and will continue to be met.
I am contemplating whether to extend my visa with another CoS from my sponsor first (because it would be 2 weeks of permission left when I apply for ILR in case something goes wrong I may not have a visa to fall back on) or just apply for ILR 2 weeks prior to the permission expiry as my application is really textbook straightforward otherwise (will be applying for 5 day priority). Many thanks.
I am contemplating whether to extend my visa with another CoS from my sponsor first (because it would be 2 weeks of permission left when I apply for ILR in case something goes wrong I may not have a visa to fall back on) or just apply for ILR 2 weeks prior to the permission expiry as my application is really textbook straightforward otherwise (will be applying for 5 day priority). Many thanks.