Late Entry: Tier 1 Second Extension for ILR

[starmit]

Dear All,

1) I got Tier 1 visa in Oct 2008, valid for 3 years (till Oct 2011). But entered UK in June 2009, 7.5 months late due to recession.
2) This month, applied for extension (with family) at Cardiff in person. All got 2 years extension till Oct 2013.
3) In Oct 2013, for ILR I will fall short of 7.5 months (233 days precisely) for 5 years continuous stay in UK

Can someone please answer questions below?

Questions:

1) At end of Oct 2013 should I reapply for 2 years extension to cover 233 days?
2) Will same fees be applicable? 1300+650+650 (Its expensive for the whole family)
3) Will the same rules apply (as during 1st extension) for 2nd Extension Eg: Past 12 months Salary (from 15 months band), Maintainance, Age, etc to get 75 points?
4) Came to know for ILR you cannot have more than 450 days (90days/year X 5years) leave outside UK. Does that mean I can now only have 217 days leave til I get ILR?
5) My dependants (wife and son) arrived to UK in Jan 2010. Will they also have to complete contiuous 5 years for ILR?

Expert advice is really appreciated and I shall be really thankful. Many thanks for your time.

[geriatrix]

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