10 years long residence application (qualifying period)

[xiongmao233]

Hi all,

I am preparing 10 years long residence application. i am confused by the interpretation of the '28 day before qualifying period'.

I arrived in the UK on 30-Sep-2006. Counting from 30-Sep-2006, as it mentioned in guiding notes that I can apply 28 days before completing the 10 years qualifying period, I am wondering if it means I can apply on the 2-Sep-2016 (9 years 11 month 2 days) without further valid visa requirement (e.g. current visa valid till 5-Sep-2016), or does this also require a valid visa until 30-Sep-2016 (10 years) but you can apply 28 days earlier than its expiry day?

Many thanks for any of your advice,

Cheer,
Dan

[CR001]

28 days before reaching 10 years, provided you have valid leave at the time of application. Apply in person for a same day decision if you wish.

[xiongmao233]

Thanks CR001,

Will this have any risk as the total qualifying period is 25 days less than 10 years?

Many thanks,

[geriatrix]

The policy allows you to submit an application 28 days before the 10th anniversary of your legal stay in the UK.

[xiongmao233]

Thanks Geriatrix.

Thus in my case when would be the earliest day i would be able to make the application in person 2-Se-2016 or 3-Sep-2016 (entrance day 30-Sep-2006)?

Many thanks,

[xiongmao233]

Hi all,

I am preparing 10 years long residence application. I am wondering if i can get advice regarding my earliest application day based on '28 day before qualifying period'.

I arrived in the UK on 30-Sep-2006. I am wondering when would be the earliest day i would be able to make the application in person, i.e. 2-Se-2016 or 3-Sep-2016?

Many thanks for any of your advice,

Dan