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ILR, HSMP JR, date confusion
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:14 pm
by wunder
I entered UK on 1st of March 2006 on HSMP (so I'm covered by HSMP JR and can apply for ILR after 4 years) - but I'm a bit confused about the date. What is the first date I can apply for ILR?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:17 pm
by geriatrix
The ILR application must not reach UKBA before 02 Feb 2010.
regards
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:18 pm
by wunder
Wouldn't it be the 1st of February?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:22 pm
by geriatrix
01 Mar 2010 is the 29th day when counted from 01 Feb (01 Feb included). But you can apply only 28 day earlier, therefore I believe, 02 Feb 2010 is the earliest you can apply.
regards
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:24 pm
by wunder
Yes, but if it is earlier, then it should not include that day?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:27 pm
by f2k
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:47 pm
by wunder
That's exactly what I used!
1 March 2010
minus 28 days
gives me
1st of February
My problem is that I already (stupidly) booked PEO appointment on that day...
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:03 pm
by Jk2007
sushdmehta wrote:01 Mar 2010 is the 29th day when counted from 01 Feb (01 Feb included). But you can apply only 28 day earlier, therefore I believe, 02 Feb 2010 is the earliest you can apply.
regards
If we use the same logic to count 4 years from 1 March 2006 (including 1 March 2006), 4 years end on Feb 28, 2010, isn't it? Then, If we count 28 days back from that, then would it be 1st March 2010?
Questions:
(1) When counting 4 years, should we include the date of arrival?
(2) When counting 28 days backwards, should we include ending date?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:17 pm
by Jk2007
wunder wrote:f2k wrote:My problem is that I already (stupidly) booked PEO appointment on that day...
Wunder,
Did you book by phone?, If so, they would have asked you the date on which 5 years complete, they would have verified 28 days, right?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:18 pm
by wunder
I booked online.
I just called UKBA, and they are not sure whether it is 1st of February or the second - "depends on a case-worker" (it is a quote
). I guess I have no other choice but to risk it - there is no way I will get another appointment so quickly.
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:40 pm
by Jk2007
I think this needs clarification from other seniors / moderators:
Questions:
(1) When counting 4 years, should we include the date of arrival?
(2) When counting 28 days backwards, should we include ending date?
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:51 pm
by wunder
I tried to find something in the caseworkers' manuals and nothing. Looks like it is really up to the individual caseworker. I hope mine will be understanding
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:48 pm
by wunder
I decided not to risk it, and got an appointment for a later date. If you are looking for an urgent appointment, I'm going to cancel my appointment on the 1st (Croydon PEO) around 1PM tomorrow (Thursday) - so it might be up for grabs then.