If you send by courier does that count as the application date?

[JohnOhn]

There are two ways you can submit you your application: by courier or by post.

Does submitting your application by courier count as the application submission date? Or does it only count as being submitted when the courier delivers it the next day?

If it's the latter what happens if you hand it over to the courier on Day 1, and then on Day 2 the HO posts a new version of your form, but the courier delivers your application with the old form that day? Would the HO reject your application as ineligible?

[vinny]

34G.

[JohnOhn]

Ha. Vinny, I literally just found it as I saw your reply. Thanks as always.

34. An application for leave to remain must be made in accordance with sub-paragraphs (1) to(10) below.
(1) (a) Subject to paragraph 34(1)(c), the application must be made on an application form which is specified for the immigration category under which the applicant is applying on the date on which the application is made.
(b) An application form is specified when it is posted on the visa and immigration pages of the GOV.UK website.
(c) An application can be made on a previous version of a specified paper application form (and shall be treated as made on a specified form) as long as it is no more than 21 days out of date.