Length of tier 2 for ILR

[immquestion2202]

Any advice welcome.....please...
I am due to apply for ILr based on TIer 2 Gen-I think I have an issue with meeting the 5 years-please can someone review and comment?

Initial COS assigned 14 March 2013
COS expiry 9 June 2016
Visa application submitted late March 2013
Visa granted 7 may 2013
Visa expiry 3 April 2016

Extension COS assigned 8 March 2016
COS expiry. 1 April 2018
Visa application submitted 15 March 2016
Visa approved 12 April 2016
Visa expiry. 15 April 2018

Can I apply for my ILR on the 10 April?

This will be
27 days ahead of visa expiry
The COS will not be active- I understand this is problematic!!!!
This will be ahead of my visa expiry
This will mean I apply for ilr before reaching the full 5 years but within the 28 day allowance?!

It has been suggested that my employer may have to obtain and release a further cos for me in order to permit me to apply for ILR.

Extremely concerned and appreciate any guidance available.
Thank you

[Echoes]

You can apply on the 10th of April. You CoS is irrelevant.

[immquestion2202]

Even though it expired and also even if I’ve not reached the 60 months yet? (Within 28 days)...? Is there anything specific written on this?
Thank you again!!!!!

[Echoes]

A CoS in itself grants no rights whatsoever. It is just a document that indicates your employer’s willingness to employ you and hence the basis for a Tier-2 Visa. A CoS if not used expires in 90 days. Your visa, when issued grants you the right to live and work in the U.K.

As your visa was issued on 07/05/2013, you’ll meet the residence requirement for ILR 28 days before 07/05/2018. Provided you entered the U.K. within 180 days from your initial visa issue date.

[lanrezy]

A CoS in itself grants no rights whatsoever. It is just a document that indicates your employer’s willingness to employ you and hence the basis for a Tier-2 Visa. A CoS if not used expires in 90 days. Your visa, when issued grants you the right to live and work in the U.K.

As your visa was issued on 07/05/2013, you’ll meet the residence requirement for ILR 28 days before 07/05/2018. Provided you entered the U.K. within 180 days from your initial visa issue date.

This is a correct advice.

[immquestion2202]

Thank you for replying so quickly xx