ILR - guidance needed

yasir785 · Post by **yasir785** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:01 pm

I have a visa under the HSMP scheme which is coming up for renewal on 14 December 2009. I qualify for an extension under the current Tier 1 rules without any issues.

However, I will complete 5 years working in the UK (3 years under work permit and 2 years under HSMP) on 5 February 2010. As per the settlement guidelines I could apply for ILR 28 days before the completion of the 5 years period i.e 7 January 2010. My question is as follows:

Can I apply for ILR early i.e on 14 December 2009 instead of 7 January 2010 (51 days earlier than the completion of 5 years) rather than first applying for an extension under HSMP (tier 1) and then applying for ILR. This would help me in avoiding to pay fees twice i.e for HSMP and then for ILR?

HSMP2008_JANUARY · Post by **HSMP2008_JANUARY** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:19 pm

No, You can't apply earlier than 28 days before end of your 5 years stay in UK.

magsi23 · Post by **magsi23** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:48 am

51 days is significant, you can not apply earlier than 28 days unfortunately.

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ILR - guidance needed

ILR - guidance needed