Please can someone kindly let me know if student visa counts towards the (5 year period required for applying for) Indefinite leave to remain in the UK?

Many thanks.

Simple question:

Does student visa count towards the 5 year period required for ILR application?

I arrived in the uk in 2005 and have lived here eversince.

My visa status:

Feb 2005-sep 2006 > Student visa

Sep 2006-Present > Work Permit

Please could someone kindly advice me? Thanks x

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Hi

Does student visa count towards ILR 5 years...

I have been in the uk for 5 years , 2 of which as a student...

Could I apply for ILR?

Please comment.

Thanks xx

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