Utterly confused with 5-year time period

[navsingla]

Hi all...

I have read through the guidance regarding the 5-year continuous stay for ILR eligibility and the numerous discussions on this forum regarding the matter. However, I am still utterly confused and could not find any official documentation to allay my confusion. My situation is as below:

Tier 1 (General) Valid From: 1 May 2010
First Entry into UK: 17 Aug 2010

Renewed last year, and now valid until: 27 April 2015

I am not sure if I need to go in for another renewal before I can apply for ILR. Please advise, and if possible provide any relevant links to the rules (I have seen official documentation regarding the 180 day rule, but nothing regarding 90-day rule for first entry). Please help. Given the recent increase in fees, another extension will mean a lot of money out of the pocket for my family of 3.

[braintree]

Hi navsingla,

There is a document on this link called "Indefinite Leave to Remain - calculating continuous residence period"
http://lifeintheuk.net/index.php/after_ ... dence_ilr/

I have copied what you need:

The period between entry clearance being issued and the applicant entering the UK may be counted toward the qualifying period, as long as it does not exceed 90 days. This can occur if the applicant is delayed travelling to the UK. The period of delay will not be counted as an absence if it does not exceed 90 days. If the delay is more than 90 days, none of the period between entry clearance being issued and the applicant entering the UK can be included in the continuous period calculation

Hope this helps!

Good luck!!

[ashafqat]

I think unfortunately you might need another extension

[Amber]

From 28 days before 17 Aug 2015.

[navsingla]

Thanks all for replying to me... I understand the time period rules now.

Another doubt I have is that my initial visa was valid from 1 May 2010 for 3 years. Then I got an extension from 27 April 2013 for 2 years. As per 245CB, should I have received a 3 year extension and not 2 years? If yes, then how can I get this corrected?

[Amber]

If you have a dispute, write to the UKVI.