ILR application eligibility

[Ksrinivas]

1. I have entered UK on 26 Feb 2019 on ICT visa
2. ⁠my family entered UK on 23 Aug 2019 on ICT dependent visa
3. ⁠My skilled worker visa approved for self and family members on 5th May 2021 ( as per COS work start date 12 th July 2021)
4. ⁠I have transferred to new employer skilled worker visa approved on 4th March 2022, valid up to 17th April 2027

Question :
Since my my Skilled Worker visa approved on 5 May 2021 and as per COS work start date 12 July 2021,
When should I apply for ILR in the month of May or July 2026?

[zimba]

The COS start date is irrelevant for ILR.
You will be eligible for ILR within 28 days of completing your 5 years, counting from your first visa issue date.

See: Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision