Clarification on Earliest Eligibility Date for ILR Application

[ebaybuyer75]

Hello,

I would like to request clarification regarding the earliest date I am eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) - SET (O).

Previous visa: Tier 4 (Student), valid until 22-Mar-2021

1. First qualifying visa (Employer 1): Tier 2 (General), valid until 11-Oct-2023
   Online application submitted on 23-Sep-2020 from within the UK
   Granted on 26-Nov-2020
2. Second qualifying visa (Employer 1): Skilled Worker extension, valid until 25-Oct-2026
3. Third qualifying visa (Employer 2): Skilled Worker, valid until 08-Dec-2026

Using the COVID concession outlined in the Caseworker Guidance relevant to my first qualifying visa, I believe the earliest date I can apply for ILR is:

• 23-Sep-2020 + 5 years − 28 days = 26-Aug-2025

I would be grateful if you could confirm the following:

1. Is 26-Aug-2025 the correct date for my earliest ILR eligibility?
2. Would the earliest eligibility date change if I began working for my first sponsor in October 2020? Or would 26-Aug-2025 still apply?

Thank you for your assistance.

[lolo2]

1. Correct
2. The work start date is irrelevant.

[zimba]

This is being asked and answered almost daily: https://www.immigrationboards.com/viewt ... 7#p2195079

[ebaybuyer75]

Thank you both for your help - I will apply for ILR using the 26-Aug-2025 date.