ILR Eligibility after 6 years on T1G

[T1G-2010]

Good Morning All
I was eligible to apply for ILR last year May 2015 under Tier 1 General however due to family medical issues I extended my visa in April 2015 along with my dependents. Again, I booked an appointment for ILR on 25/06/2015 which I had to cancel later on due to the same Medical issue.

Now everything is well settled and I would like to apply for ILR this month.
Here is my brief immigration History

• Tier 1 General Granted on: 10/06/2010 till 10/06/2013
• Extension for two years in 2013: Visa granted till 28/06/2015
• Failed to apply for ILR in May/June 2015
• Further extension for three years applied April 2015: 25/05/2018

I am currently trying to understand the definition of the criteria of 'continuous period of 5 years lawfully in the UK,' and would appreciate some information on this.

Did I miss the opportunity in May/June 2015 and now should wait for 10 year rule?

I had no Tax or absence issues.

[RRSB2012]

As far as you have no absences exceeding 180 days in any of the last 5 years, you are good to apply anytime now.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
R

[T1G-2010]

Thank you very much for your reply . for further clarification i am asking again to justify my absence

should i use or B
A.
Year Qualifying Years
1 June 10, 2010 – June 10, 2011
2 June 11, 2011 – June 10, 2012
3 June 11, 2012 – June 10, 2013
4 June 11, 2013 – June 10, 2014
5 June 11, 2014 – June 10, 2015

or
B:
Assuming i am applying 28 days before on 4 /03/2016.
Year Qualifying Years
1 March 30, 2011 – March 30, 2012
2 March 31, 2012 – March 30, 2013
3 March 31, 2013 – March 30, 2014
4 March 31, 2014 – March 30, 2015
5 March 31, 2015 – March 04, 2016

My initial Tier 1 General Visa was issued back in June 2010 and current expiry is 2018.

[RRSB2012]

If I was You, I would do B

[T1G-2010]

Any Guru/Senior Members please comment , i don't want to make a mistake and give a reason for refusal .

Please help , I need to submit application tomorrow .

[T1G-2010]

Thanks again , for your help Logically thinking Option B is correct ,let some senior comment on it.

[Gudwin]

What's the problem? For ILR you have to live in country for 5 or more years.
You did not have any gaps in your stay.
I had a similar situation and applied for ILR after 5 years expired and I was on my second extension.

[RRSB2012]

T1G-2010,

You are welcome. No worries mate, it is always good a have a second opinion preferably from an experienced person.

[T1G-2010]

Thanks For your reply , what years did you mentioned whlist justifying your Holidays , the First Five or the Last Five .

[Gudwin]

Thanks For your reply , what years did you mentioned whlist justifying your Holidays , the First Five or the Last Five .

I have calculated 5 years from the date of application! It actually helped me to get rid of some longer absences (that was one of the reasons some people extended second time to shift 5 years period!).

[T1G-2010]

Thanks For your reply , what years did you mentioned whlist justifying your Holidays , the First Five or the Last Five .

I have calculated 5 years from the date of application! It actually helped me to get rid of some longer absences (that was one of the reasons some people extended second time to shift 5 years period!).

Thanks Gudwin , although i had no long holidays issue but i think option be B is Good .

[Gudwin]

Thanks Gudwin , although i had no long holidays issue but i think option be B is Good .

It's the only option, because guidance documents tell you to calculate backwards from the date of application, anyway!