ILR application

junesun · Post by **junesun** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:21 am

I have been granted an HSMP visa for 2 years on 18 Sep 2007
and then have been granted T1 visa for another 3 years, but from 24 Aug 2009!
which means, when current T1 visa expired, the total period is only 4 years 11 month and 6 days. I am really confused what I should do, shall I extend my T1 or just apply ILR directly??? Any help will be appreciated.

Many thanks.

Post by **Lucapooka** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:19 am

You created a gap by applying early. However, you can apply for ILR 28 days before the end of your your five year qualifying period. You can apply from 22 Aug.

junesun · Post by **junesun** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:08 pm

Lucapooka wrote:You created a gap by applying early. However, you can apply for ILR 28 days before the end of your your five year qualifying period. You can apply from 22 Aug.

hi lukapooka, thanks for your reply.

yes, I did apply quite early as they said apply as early as possible on the website. not sure if anyone else has the same experience, but it is a good lesson to me!

now, if I send them the ILR on 22 Aug, what will happen if they refuse my application? Do I still have chance to apply extension? or I have to leave the country immediately?

Post by **Lucapooka** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:13 pm

junesun wrote: yes, I did apply quite early as they said apply as early as possible on the website.

Where and on what site? The guidance is quite clear:

45. We encourage applications to be made at least a month before the applicantâ€™s extant (still existing) leave expires. Applicants should note however that if the application is made signiï¬

junesun · Post by **junesun** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:45 pm

Lucapooka wrote:
junesun wrote: yes, I did apply quite early as they said apply as early as possible on the website.

Where and on what site? The guidance is quite clear:

45. We encourage applications to be made at least a month before the applicantâ€™s extant (still existing) leave expires. Applicants should note however that if the application is made signiï¬

Post by **Lucapooka** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:30 pm

I've already told you what you can do

Post by **geriatrix** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:35 pm

As Lucapooka has said, apply between 22Aug and 24Aug.

This is assuming you entered UK or were issued an in-country leave to remain on 18Sep, and the current visa expires 24Aug.

junesun · Post by **junesun** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:00 pm

thank you very much

Post by **geriatrix** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:26 pm

junesun wrote:Hi All,

I have a job and income. but wonder if there is any requirement regarding the saving in the bank?
I will apply it with three dependants next year

Many thanks.

Post by **geriatrix** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:26 pm

See FAQs for ILR - WP/Tier 1/Tier 2/HSMP holders

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