Extension 7 months earlier than current expiry

[nm]

Hi,

I am planning to apply my Tier 1 extension in 7 months before the current expiry. Do any one has applied earlier in a similar situation of me.?

This does not have any gap for my ILR,could you please share your experience.?

[QuickSam]

You can always apply earlier but UKBA suggests that you post your application only 5 weeks before the expiry of your current visa.

In case you post it earlier, the only thing that might happen is that your extension (leave to remain) will start from the date they make a decision and not from the expiry date of your current visa. This would mean that you might fall short of the 5 yr period for ILR.

As you've said that this won't be an issue for your ILR so you should be okay.

[nm]

Hi

Thanks for this, have any one have experienced in applying with earlier.?

[QuickSam]

Read through

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=68561

[nm]

Hi

Thanks for this, it seems I can apply early to get my extension since it does not have any short fall for my ILR ? Could experts can advice me on this.? I am planning to apply before the new fees structure

Also, do i need to mention any reason for early extension.? if so, what would be the best reason to mention in the application.?

[nm]

Hi,

Could some one please help me on this.?

[ScopeD]

Hi

Thanks for this, it seems I can apply early to get my extension since it does not have any short fall for my ILR ? Could experts can advice me on this.? I am planning to apply before the new fees structure

Also, do i need to mention any reason for early extension.? if so, what would be the best reason to mention in the application.?

Have you read from the thread provided by QuickSam? The link also contains a UKBA quote

We encourage applications to be made at least a month before the applicant's
extant (still existing) leave expires. Applicants should note however that if the application is made significantly earlier than one month before the expiry of their leave, there is a risk of a shortfall in the required period of leave should they subsequently make an application for settlement. This is because any further leave to remain (for example Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settlement) is granted from the date that we make the decision, not the date the applicant's extant leave expires.

Also, the Tier 1 form does not contain any questions on "reason for early extension" therefore in your position I would not worry about this.

[nm]

Thanks Mate, I do understand this and I have seen this prior to this posting. However, it's because out of curiousity and get an expert opinion since there are many who may had the similar experience.