Applying for Life in UK test and ILR

[vickskul]

Hello,

I really need urgent help/advise to be able to plan for applying for life in UK test and ILR.

My situation is as below.

Current leave to remain i.e. Tier-2 ICT visa expires on 14-Apr-2013. Extension applied to be able to remain until 30-may-2013 on the basis of new CoS.
Although I entered UK first time on 7-Jun-2008 ; considering my visa was stamped on 30-May-2008, my understanding is that my 5 years tenure will complete by 30-May-2013.

My problem is that I have applied for extension of visa on 5-April online and on an average it takes 6-8 weeks for biometric cards to arrive; which may mean, they will arrive just around the time of my next visa expiry i.e. 30-May-2013.

In this situation, I am not able to apply for life in uk test as I don't have any other proof of identity (as passport and biometric cards have been sent). I know I should have really completed the test earlier; but I was not sure whether my employer will continue me here; hence really didn't go for that.

So, can someone advise whether in worst case, say I receive biometric cards just around 30-may; whether I can still apply for life in uk test after my visa expires on 30-may? and on that basis, I can apply for ILR.

I am scared as to whether I won't have any choice but to go back to India just because I didn't have passport /biometric card in hand to be able to apply for ILR.

On the basis of 5 year calculation rules on below link : http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

I think I should be able to extend my stay lawfully 28 days past 30-may-2013...but I am not really sure.

Can someone please urgently guide me on 2 things?
1. Can I have any other proof of id (e.g. I've heard of immigration status document?) for life in uk test and how to obtain that ...this is so that i can have my test completed without waiting for visa extension?

2. Can I apply for ILR after my visa expires? OR can I apply for ILR while I am waiting for visa extension? (On the basis that I will be within 28 day period just before 30-mar)

Thanks a ton in advance.

[vinny]

In this situation, I am not able to apply for life in uk test as I don't have any other proof of identity (as passport and biometric cards have been sent).

Do you have a

a UK (United Kingdom) photocard driving licence, full or provisional - this document must be in date (this can also be used as proof of postcode).

[vinny]

You may vary an undecided valid in-time extension application to ILR, when you are eligible.

[vickskul]

Thanks Vinny. Unfortunately I dont have UK driving license. I have applied for provisional one just last wk but even that is waiting for my passport.
I did not understand your second reply...could you pls elaborate?
Thanks a lot.

[vinny]

Click on the given links for more info.

[vickskul]

Thanks..I got your point Vinny.
How about photo id issue? Without that I am unable to apply for ILR ...hence will I still be able to vary when the time comes?

[vinny]

No. You should satisfy KOL prior to applying for ILR. Contact a test centre to see if they have any other options for someone whose identification documents are with the UKBA.

[rajkpardeshi]

Check with centre, I reckon you should be able to use your Indain Driving License if you have one since I gave some other certifications using that so I reckon that should work as photo ID but not sure if it will work for LITUK test. You can check with them and try for it.