Before applying ILR application

[kakumarr]

Hi All, I came to UK on March 2019 on ICT visa then on 21st Nov 2021 got my Tier 2 visa for 5 years and joined the job in Jan 2022.During the period from Nov till Jan I was serving notice to the previous employer. I worked in the company for 2 years in the same role as a BA then there was a role change from BA to Management Consultant so the same employer requested for skilled visa with new COS and all. In that company I stayed for 3 years till 16th Feb 2025 and then changed job to a different company in skilled visa on 17th Feb 2025 as a BA. My current visa expires on 27th March 2027. However as per my tenure I am due to apply for ILR on 24th Oct 2026. Do you foresee any issue in visa timelines and changing companies. Also the COS and certificates have to be provided by the current companies or do I require any documents from the previous company as well? Appreciate your guidance with this.

[lolo2]

Do you foresee any issue in visa timelines and changing companies.

No issues with changing jobs.

Also the COS and certificates have to be provided by the current companies or do I require any documents from the previous company as well?

A CoS is not required to apply for ILR. Nothing is required from previous employers.

[kakumarr]

Thanks can you let me know when would be the earliest possible time to apply for the ILR if I have the visa starting from 21st Nov 2021? Just wanted to cross check and also my dependents got the visa 7th Dec 2021 so shall I wait for them to complete their tenure and go ahead or straightaway go ahead with mine and then do theirs when they are eligible. I want to do it as soon as I am eligible just to avoid any visa changes effecting and I am the the primary account holder. Appreciate your thoughts.

[lolo2]

You're eligible for ILR on 21st Nov 2021 + 5 years - 28 days. The eligibility is based on the date UKVI takes a decision on the ILR application.

1. You submit the application
2. Enrol biometrics
3. Ensure UKVI decision occurs in a date within the eligibility period (21st Nov 2021 + 5 years - 28 days)

Your dependants are eligible for ILR on 7th Dec 2021 + 5 years - 28 days and the above applies to them too.

See: All you need to know about applying early, the application date, 28-day concession and more