When can i apply for BC

[navinw]

I have a query in applying for BC for my Spouse.

Apr-2012 to Jun-2012 - Tourist Visa(6 months)
Aug-2012 - Tier-1 Dependant.
May-2016 - Got the ILR

As she is planning to apply for BC in May-2017 i.e. after a year.
There is a condition in which it states, you should be in country 5 years before the date you apply on long term visa.

As per the BC guidelines, it says

SECTION 2: RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Enter the day you first arrived with a view to staying in the UK on a long-term basis, and the airport or seaport through which you then entered. If this is less than 5 years before the date on which we receive the application, or less than 3 years before this date if you are married to or the civil partner of a British citizen, you might not meet the residence requirement (see page 6 of the Booklet AN) and your application may be unsuccessful.


As my wife was on tourist visa so i am not sure, whether she can apply in may-2017 or have to wait till Aug-2012 to apply for BC.

[vinny]

May 2017. Physically present as visitor is sufficient.

[navinw]

May 2017. Physically present as visitor is sufficient.

Thanks Vinny but my question as per section in RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS 2.1

Enter the day you first arrived with a view to staying in the UK on a long-term basis,

which is more confusing and i don't want to get the form rejection coz of that.