ILR 5 Years Work permit Route - Days issue

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My Skilled Worker visa application was submitted on 29 September 2022, and I applied for a full 5-year visa. However, due to processing timelines, my visa was granted on 22 November 2022 and is currently valid until 14 October 2027.

According to current ILR rules, I understand that I may apply up to 28 days before completing 5 years of continuous lawful residence, making my earliest ILR application date 27 October 2027. However, as my visa expires on 14 October 2027, I fall 13 days short of the qualifying period. As a result, I may need to apply for a short extension to meet the ILR requirement.

I would be grateful if you could advise on the following:

Whether I need to apply for a short Skilled Worker visa extension to cover the 13-day gap;

If so,

Can I apply for a 6-month extension in the same job, with the same sponsor, role, and salary?

Can this be done with my current employer's new Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?

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Whether I need to apply for a short Skilled Worker visa extension to cover the 13-day gap;

No.

You might be eligible for ILR on 22 November 2022 + 5 years - 28 days. The ILR application can be submitted before/by the visa expiry date (14 October 2027) and delay biometrics near/by 27 October.

Note this scenario is under the current rules. It seems there are some government proposals specifically aiming at making changes to ILR paths, including different residence requirements.

See: https://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-se ... 54059.html