When can I apply for ILR??

Oxford · Post by **Oxford** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:46 pm

Hello Guys,

I Just want to ask one questions, If someone can answer this that will be really great?

I entered in UK on Tier 1 General in Oct 2009. I got married with British national in April 2010. I didn't change my Tier 1 General Visa Until Feb 2012. Finally I have changed my Tier 1 general Visa to 2 Year Spouse Visa in March 2012.

My Question is when I am eligible to apply for ILR??

Thank You in Advance

Post by **geriatrix** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:48 pm

Under current rules, March 2014.

Oxford · Post by **Oxford** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:39 pm

sushdmehta wrote:Under current rules, March 2014.

Thank you for your quick reply.

That's mean when I was on Tier 1 General that doesn't count towards ILR even I was married to British National from April 2010??? So you have to be with your British spouse for two years on Spouse Visa to apply for ILR???

Please Clarify.

Thanks

Post by **Lucapooka** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:41 pm

Oxford wrote:That's mean when I was on Tier 1 General that doesn't count towards ILR

Yes that's right. It can't be included in the residence period that leads to ILR in the category of leave you have now. You should have considered switching in 2010 as soon as you married.

Post by **Greenie** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:42 pm

your question has already been answered. It was your choice to wait for two years to switch.

Oxford · Post by **Oxford** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:48 pm

Greenie wrote:your question has already been answered. It was your choice to wait for two years to switch.

So it was a great mistake that I did'nt Change my Visa status when I got married 2 years before. If I would have changed my visa status when I got married I would have been eligible to apply for ILR now?

After getting ILR in 2014, do I have to wait for another year to apply for BC or I can apply right after getting ILR in March 2014???

Thanks Luca

Post by **geriatrix** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:03 pm

Right after, if you meet the requirements.

Oxford · Post by **Oxford** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:12 pm

sushdmehta wrote:Right after, if you meet the requirements.

Standard requirements or is there any specific requirements for Spouse Visa??? Can you explain please ?

Thank Sushdmehta

cs95tdg · Post by **cs95tdg** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:17 pm

Information posted under the following sticky should help answer your question...

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=95747

Oxford · Post by **Oxford** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:33 pm

cs95tdg wrote:Information posted under the following sticky should help answer your question...

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=95747

Thank You Guys. It is really helpful and all the confusion has gone. Thank You Again

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When can I apply for ILR??

When can I apply for ILR??