Submitted ILR application without meeting eligibility criteria

[kjindal]

Hello,

I moved to the UK in March 2019 on PBS Dependent visa. I changed to Skilled Worker visa in October 2021. I have submitted an ILR application on 16th Feb 2025, counting both my time on Dependent visa & Skilled worker visa towards the 5 year eligibility. However, I just came to know that you cannot combine the time spent on these two visa categories. Considering that I have already paid the application fee as well as submitted my biometrics on 28th Feb 2025, is there any way I can get a refund of my application fee?

Also, I am suffering from some health issues and want to visit India for treatment, but cannot leave UK until I get a decision on my ILR. Any chance I can use health emergency as a reason to withdraw my ILR application with full refund?

Thanks,
Kriti

[zimba]

You simply need to request withdrawal of your application. Note that the fees are not refunded as you already attended your biometrics appointment

https://www.gov.uk/cancel-visa

[kjindal]

Thank you for your reply. If the fees will not be refunded on withdrawal, is it better to allow the Home Office to provide a decision on the ILR, as I will lose the money in either case?

[zimba]

This is your choice