Need advice for eligibility for ILR

[vv129]

Hello,

I entered the UK in Dec 2007 on a work permit and later in 2008 changed the visa category to Tier 1(General). I have completed 5 years in the UK (1 year on work permit and 4 years on tier 1 (G)). I know I am eligible for applying for ILR now.

For my wife to be eligible for ILR, she has to complete 2 years in the UK. My wife arrived in the UK on 29th December 2010 so she completes the requisite 2 years on 29th of this month. That means both of us will be fully eligible to apply for the ILR after 29th Dec 2012.

But then UKBA site says that a person can apply for visa/extension within 28 days of eligibility.

Does that mean that I along with my wife can apply for the ILR anytime after 2nd December 2012... even though my wife hasn't completed 2 years... but obviously with in 28 days of her eligibility.

Thanks in advance.
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[vv129]

Any suggestions ! please!

Thanks.

[Simi UK]

Any suggestions ! please!

Thanks.

You wife cannot apply before 28 days as she needs to complete 24 months before she applies for ILR

[vv129]

Thanks Simi UK,
The confusion was aggravated by the fact that when I called up home office earlier to clarify, they said my wife is eligible even though she hasn't completed 2 years but with in the 28 days of eligibility. But this morning when I called them up again... they said exactly what you have written.

Thanks once again for replying.