When Can i apply

[sandeepk]

hello friends,
even after reading all the helpful posts, i am a bit confused as to when can i apply :
Please advise

Tier1G
valid from 16/02/09 to 16/02/12
Entered UK on 14/03/09
Visa expiring 16/02/14

so i entered in less than 3 months after visa approval.

thanks

[Amber]

From 28 days before 16/02/14.

[sandeepk]

From 28 days before 16/02/14.

thanks

[t_india]

Would it not be 28 days before 14/03/2014?

[Amber]

No:

The period between entry clearance being issued and the applicant entering the UK may be
counted toward the qualifying period, as long as it does not exceed 90 days. This can occur
if the applicant is delayed travelling to the UK. Provided the period of delay does not exceed
90 days, it will not be counted as an absence.

[t_india]

Would it not be 28 days before 14/03/2014?

The reason i am asking this, is my Visa was first issued in 2008, but i travelled in only 2009.
if it is the visa issue date that has to be considered for the 5 year period, then i would be eligible right away; otherwise it is next year.

Please can you confirm?

[Amber]

Write down the EC date and the entry date please.

[t_india]

Thanks so much for your swift response.

Details below.

Work permit issued on 12-sep-2008;
VISA start date : 31-10-2008
Entered UK on 21-FEB-2009

[Amber]

From 28 days before 21-FEB-2014.

[t_india]

Thanks Guru