Tier 1 (General) ILR Route, Continuous 5 Years Period for ILR

[Kumar101]

Dear Moderators,

Really looking forward to your guidance my situation.

I am planning to apply for ILR, but not sure if I am already eligible for it (or should I wait for another 180 Days)

Tier 1 (General) Visa valid from 20 Jan 2011, but entered country (only for a week) in June 2011. I assume this triggered the Visa as active (if that is a thing).

I finally moved to UK much later on 1-April-2012. Can I apply for ILR now with the following calculations:

Year 1: 20-Oct-2015 to 20-Oct-2016 (0 Days absence)
Year 2: 20-Oct-2014 to 20-Oct-2015 (0 Days absence)
Year 3: 20-Oct-2013 to 20-Oct-2014 (0 Days absence)
Year 4: 20-Oct-2012 to 20-Oct-2013 (0 Days absence)
Year 5: 20-Oct-2011 to 20-Oct-2012 (178 Days absence)

Clearly the question mark is on on Year 5, as I got my job and started living continuously only after 1-April-2012. Can I use my days before this continuous living as by absence days?

Or should I wait for April2017 to 100% complete 5 years and then apply for ILR?

Any help on this will be highly appreciated.

regards
Kumar
(Beginner on the board)

[CR001]

Please refrain from posting your identical question all over the forum and from digging up old threads. One topic is sufficient and when someone is willing to provide advice I am sure they will.

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