Is ILR a 6 year story now

[vkumarkulkarni]

Hi Friends,

I have been hearing a lot about the changes in ILR period from 5 years to 6 years. Is it the case now?
I'm entering UK again with a 5 year Tier 2 General visa, wanted to check if the duration of ILR has been changed.
Request your advice and help in clearing this query of mine.

Thanks a lot.

Cheers,
Vin

[argus7]

where does it say 6 years?

[vkumarkulkarni]

Even I couldnt find anything on the UKBA website, however few of my friends who are living in the UK told me that the duration has been increased to 6 years. I thought to check with the experts. Also I have read few threads in which people have applied after 6 years, so got a lil confused...

[riz1986]

lol u r not in UK n already worried abt ILR............who knows wht the rules will be in 5 yr time.

[vkumarkulkarni]

yeah, I was in UK for a while so still connected ... Yesterday I was speaking to a friend and heard that the rules have changed.
As I was returning back to UK in Apr-May with a 5 yr Tier 2 General visa, thought to check with the experts here.

[physicskate]

yeah, I was in UK for a while so still connected ... Yesterday I was speaking to a friend and heard that the rules have changed.
As I was returning back to UK in Apr-May with a 5 yr Tier 2 General visa, thought to check with the experts here.

No! Currently, you are eligible after 5 years, but you have a MAX of 6 years to meet the other requirements (financial requirement for Tier 2 -> ILR applicants after April 2016). But honestly, who knows what the requirements will be in 5 years! They seem to change every 6 or so months!

[vkumarkulkarni]

@physicskate : Thank you very much for your info. Much appreciated.

[vkumarkulkarni]

@physicskate: I have sent you a message, request you to have a look please. Your reply will help me a lot in understanding my case and plan my next steps. Thank you.