T1 General ext till 2015 - short fall for ILR?

[sorento]

Worrying about this!

I got my T1 General right before 6 April 2010 where the old rules were applied and got my first extension in April 2013 for two years (due to expire in 2015). However as my time outside UK was more than 180 days before 2013 that I need to apply for a second extension in April 2015.

As I am on the old leg of T1 G where the rules by 6 April 2010 were applied that my second extension will likely to be another 2 years (exp 2017) rahter than 3 years (exp 2018) which means I have 1 year short fall for ILR in 2018.

As T1 G ext will no longer be available after April 2015 that if I can get a 3 year on my second extension, that will be fine for ILR. In this case, is it possible to do it? Or can use the new rules after 6 April 2010 on my second extension so as to get a 3 year visa?

What can I do to tackle this issue?

[mightypower]

I think you will get 3yrs extension regarding of your initial cobination.

[Go12]

You should get 3 yrs

[kpk1234]

If you fall under rules before April 6 2010 then you will only get 2 years.

[naveediiqbal]

Worrying about this!

I got my T1 General right before 6 April 2010 where the old rules were applied and got my first extension in April 2013 for two years (due to expire in 2015). However as my time outside UK was more than 180 days before 2013 that I need to apply for a second extension in April 2015.

As I am on the old leg of T1 G where the rules by 6 April 2010 were applied that my second extension will likely to be another 2 years (exp 2017) rahter than 3 years (exp 2018) which means I have 1 year short fall for ILR in 2018.

As T1 G ext will no longer be available after April 2015 that if I can get a 3 year on my second extension, that will be fine for ILR. In this case, is it possible to do it? Or can use the new rules after 6 April 2010 on my second extension so as to get a 3 year visa?

What can I do to tackle this issue?

I have a similar timeline situation and If I apply ad get a 2 years extension then I would be short by 4 months (considering 28 days early application for ILR) I also need some suggestion to shorten the gap. Senior members advise please. I need some advise to get a gap as much as possible between applying for Tier 1 extension date and date of granting the next extension. Is it possible to have a duration of 4 months or more in between by any chance.

[tier1extend]

you could make a postal application for extension and hope that would buy around 1 month of time .
then again make postal application for ILR just before visa expiry. I believe ILR processing time is more than extension . That could cover your qualifying period.

I know not the ideal solution but it could work out for you.

[naveediiqbal]

you could make a postal application for extension and hope that would buy around 1 month of time .
then again make postal application for ILR just before visa expiry. I believe ILR processing time is more than extension . That could cover your qualifying period.

I know not the ideal solution but it could work out for you.

Many thanks dear for your kind advice. I could not understand the second part "I believe ILR processing time is more than extension . That could cover your qualifying period. ". Can you please guide me as I think I need to show 5 years from the date I will make the application and delay in processing ILR can not help me but delay in Tier 1 will help. Please advise me again. TC

[johnyboy]

switching to Tier 2 visa is another option.

[naveediiqbal]

Another but a difficult one considering current market job situations

[muditmalhotra]

i am not sure about how things will go, but, this sounds unfair...
either you must get 3 yrs or fight for it ..

i dont think its right. .. there must b a lot of ppl like you..... so if you can write an email to ukba asking for new rules about extension i guess they will reply with all possible options..

[vain]

Hi,
I am in the Uk on the tier 1 General visa.
1. Visa start date: 01/11/10
2. UK arrival date: 26/01/11 (86 days after visa start)
3. Visa extended till: 01/11/2015

My question is, do I need to get another extension or do I need to go for another extension?

Thanks

[mr_mar]

the 180 days are not per calendar year. They are per years counted before the day you apply.