Can I apply for ILR with Tier 2 General (3 years) + Tier 1 Entrepreneur(2 years) ?

[vasnth]

Hi Esteemed Members of this forum,

I came to the UK on Tier 2 General in 2013.
I switched to Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa in 2016.

I will be completing 5 years in the UK this Summer 2018.

I am getting mixed opinions about my eligibility to apply for ILR this Summer.

One of the solicitors suggested I take a Tier 2 and then apply for ILR.

Would really appreciate if someone could guide me.

Thanks much in advance.

Regards
Vas

[zimba]

No you cannot get ILR under Tier 1E rules as only residence under Tier 1E route counts towards the 5 years.
However under Tier 2 rules, a period of stay under Tier 2 or Tier 1E will count towards ILR. You either must switch to Tier 2G and apply under Tier 2 rules for ILR OR you need 5 years under Tier 1E.

[vasnth]

Thanks very much @zimba88 for your kind reply

You have given me the right options to think about

Regards
Vas