ILR application Jan 2019 after Changes to the Immigration Rules (effective 11 January 2018)

[Faheemryk]

I got my Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa (initial) on 23 of January 2014, My visa was Valid till 20 January 2017. On 18 January 2017, I sent my extension application, that was refused on 13 June 2017, because of not meeting job creation requirement.
I made fresh application on 26 June 2017, received complex letter in July 2017 and after that, no update.
My five years, on Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa will be completing on 23 January 2019, I have one permanent full time employee. I hire one or two part time employees when I need them during periods when work is very busy. Business is busy during certain months of the year, few months are very quiet.
I know at the moment, I am an over stayer. However, if I am granted visa extension in next few months, then period of overstaying will be ignored. My question is, e.g. if I am granted visa extension in April 2018, can I apply for ILR on 23 January 2019, assuming that I’d continue to employ workers. If yes, then what period of employment will be considered towards job creation ? will that be February 2018 to January 2019 ? being the twelve months to ILR ?

[marcnath]

Yes to both your questions.
Actually you can apply 28 days before 24th Jan. And you can use employment created 12 months before your application date.

[Faheemryk]

Yes to both your questions.
Actually you can apply 28 days before 24th Jan. And you can use employment created 12 months before your application date.

Thank you so much Marcnath .... you are a star