Clarification on Earliest ILR Application Date Based on Skilled Worker Visa Timeline
Posted: Tue May 13, 2025 11:01 am
I hope this message finds you well.
I am seeking clarification regarding the earliest possible date I can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the Skilled Worker route.
Here is a brief summary of my visa history and employment timeline:
I was previously in the UK on an ICT visa with my employer.
In March 2021, I received a job offer from a new employer and subsequently applied for a Skilled Worker visa.
My Skilled Worker BRP states a start date of 13th March 2021.
I completed my notice period with the previous employer and was released on 26th April 2021.
I joined the new employer on 27th April 2021. though new employer has my joining date as 07th Apr 2021 in contract somehow - not sure ,why.
Given this timeline, I would appreciate your guidance on which date should be considered the official start of my qualifying period for ILR purposes:
13th March 2021 (BRP start date), or
27th April 2021 (actual employment start date with the Skilled Worker sponsor)?
Accordingly, I would also like to confirm whether I can submit my ILR application 28 days before the relevant qualifying date.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
I am seeking clarification regarding the earliest possible date I can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the Skilled Worker route.
Here is a brief summary of my visa history and employment timeline:
I was previously in the UK on an ICT visa with my employer.
In March 2021, I received a job offer from a new employer and subsequently applied for a Skilled Worker visa.
My Skilled Worker BRP states a start date of 13th March 2021.
I completed my notice period with the previous employer and was released on 26th April 2021.
I joined the new employer on 27th April 2021. though new employer has my joining date as 07th Apr 2021 in contract somehow - not sure ,why.
Given this timeline, I would appreciate your guidance on which date should be considered the official start of my qualifying period for ILR purposes:
13th March 2021 (BRP start date), or
27th April 2021 (actual employment start date with the Skilled Worker sponsor)?
Accordingly, I would also like to confirm whether I can submit my ILR application 28 days before the relevant qualifying date.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.