2 yr extension for ilr long residency

[zinao]

hi

i know you can get 2 yr extension for long residency purposes if you have not taken the life in the uk test .

do you have to be here exactly 10 yrs and 14 yrs or getting to those dates

[arsenal49]

its up to the applicant to decide if he wanna apply under 10-year rule or 14-year rule

[zinao]

its up to the applicant to decide if he wanna apply under 10-year rule or 14-year rule

i mean lets say that an applicant can be here 9 yrs 8 months, and has not had the their life in the uk done. can that applicant apply or the extension.