ILR 10 Years Route

[mikegla]

Hi

My 10 years residency will be complete in mid September 2020 and I know we can apply for ILR up to 28 days before 10 years is complete. My question is that can I now complete the online application and book the appointment for late in August (if available)? Or shall I wait until late August and then complete the online application? In case of the former, shall I upload my documents online, or take them with me to the appointment?

Many Thanks

[sanaullah710]

Dear Mikegla, i am going to apply in the late August as well, will be good if we may need help in filling the form.
regards
Sana

[CR001]

Dear Mikegla, i am going to apply in the late August as well, will be good if we may need help in filling the form.
regards
Sana

Please continue in your existing topic you already have.

https://www.immigrationboards.com/indef ... l#p1913312

[zimba]

Hi

My 10 years residency will be complete in mid September 2020 and I know we can apply for ILR up to 28 days before 10 years is complete. My question is that can I now complete the online application and book the appointment for late in August (if available)? Or shall I wait until late August and then complete the online application? In case of the former, shall I upload my documents online, or take them with me to the appointment?

Many Thanks

You should be eligible for ILR on the day of your application decision. This means you technically can apply early. All evidence is uploaded online

[mikegla]

Thanks for your reply,

So If I understood correctly, I cannot submit my application now that I am not eligible (only 9 years and 10 months residency), and I should wait until at least 28 days before I am eligible, then submit the online application and book an appointment?

Regards

[CULLINAN]

Thanks for your reply,

So If I understood correctly, I cannot submit my application now that I am not eligible (only 9 years and 10 months residency), and I should wait until at least 28 days before I am eligible, then submit the online application and book an appointment?

Regards

Ideally yes. If I was you I would not take the risk. The date of application is the date you pay and submit your application online. Biometrics date is irrelevant. So the day you pay, you should be eligible and that must be within the 28 days concession period.
But what Zimba said above, the CW can/should apply discretion and approve if the decision is made on the day when you are eligible. So in that case if you apply earlier (when you are NOT eligible) but the decision is made on the day when you are eligible, then CW can apply the discretion. As previously said, I would not risk it after 10 years of wait!

[mikegla]

Many Thanks for your reply and further clarifications. I will not take the risk and wait until I am eligible for ILR.