Startup Visa extension included in 10 year ILR route?

[Itsme00]

Hi ALL,

I am applying for long residence (10yrs) ILR. During these 10 years of residence, I also have one year of extension on startup visa. I was initially granted a startup visa in Feb 2020 - Feb 2022 but I applied for an extension during Covid and got it extended till Feb 2023. Will this extension be covered in 10 years long residence route?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

[zimba]

If the extension was under the start up route then yes it counts. However, if you mean 'exceptional assurance', then that will not count !

[Itsme00]

Yes, the one year extension was under start-up route and the BRP also mentioned Start-up leave to remain (similar to 2 year route).

[zimba]

So it is all good

[Itsme00]

Many thanks Zimba. Phew!

[Itsme00]

Hi Zimba,

I have another question - the ILR application is asking for part-time annual earnings though it does not let me clarify if it's a part-time job.

I have recently started a part time job this June which is hourly based, however, I don't have fixed hours for every month, it depends on their need e.g., I only worked there for a month since June. Please guide.

I am on a Skilled worker visa and I keep the part time hours well under 20hrs/week permission.


Thanks

[zimba]

Just put a rough estimate. There is no financial requirement to satisfy so do not be alarmed

[Itsme00]

Thanks Zimba.

I have another question - they are asking for 'documents supporting for reasons to stay' as I checked 'yes' and mentioned i have a job, built my career and have friends here.

Should i provide my employment contract for this option?
And should i also upload blank pages of a passport or just with the stamps.

Pl.ease advise.

[zimba]

You do NOT need any other reasons to stay in the UK. If you answer YES you get a request to submit documents which will confuse you. That question is intended for people who normally do NOT qualify, not you

[Itsme00]

Got it - thank you.

[Itsme00]

My ILR got approved - thank you Zimba for answering all my Qs
Amazing platform!

[zimba]

My ILR got approved - thank you Zimba for answering all my Qs
Amazing platform!

Congratulations

[Itsme00]

Thank you