Eligibility for ILR

[pujaraketan]

Hi All,
I have question about eligibility for the ILR. I first time granted Tier 1 visa on 23-Feb-2009 for 3 years. When I applied for extension in Jan-2012, I received my visa on 17-Apr-2012 so for 55 days as per UKBA visa I can consider that I was on Tier 1 visa? I understand that I am eligible for ILR from 28-Jan-2013 as I first granted visa on 23-Feb-2009 so it 4 years 11 months? Can someone please confirm that my visa status is still Tier 1 until it was granted due to delayed processing time at that time and I can count those days to be eligible for ILR? As I need to book an appointment for premium service, it will be good to know. Many thanks for your help

[vinny]

The delay would be covered under Section 3C and can be counted towards ILR.

[pujaraketan]

Hi Vinny,

Thanks for this answer so I can apply to the ILR 28 days before my current leave expire....thanks again

The delay would be covered under Section 3C and can be counted towards ILR.