ILR -- 26 days shortfall completing 5 Yrs - Tier1 within UK

[ushafiq]

I am new to this site my question is regarding ILR eligibility and PEO appointment.

I have been in UK Since september 2005 and below is brief history about my residence period.

Entered UK as student -- Sep 2005
Applied for Fresh Talent Working in Scotland -- April 2007
Applied for Tier 1 General -- February 2009
Tier 1 rejected , reason given was " unable to verify my masters degree in UK", Appealed and got Tier 1 granted

Tier 1 general -- 24th July 2009
Tier 1 extension -- 28th June 2012 ( within 28days before expiry of first grant 24th July 2012)
Tier 1 Valid Until -- 28th June 2014 ( 26 days shortage to complete 5 yrs continuous residency)

I have seen many other posts , most of which deal with people who have applied from outside UK and who fall under 90 days concession,

since i was already in UK , am i eligible to apply for ILR with 26days shortage ? and within 28days from 5 yrs anniversary date.

and any advise whether to go for in person by PEO appointment or to send the documents through post ( reason for this i my job is dependent on right to work and my employer has already emailed a reminder about my visa validity ) .

Would really appreciate some guidance.

Regards

[vinny]

You may apply for ILR between 26 June 2014 and 27 June 2014.

[mrehanashraf]

Go for PEO Service as Postal Application will take long time.

[ushafiq]

Thanks vinny and rehan for the reply.

My Major concern is if they reject stating my tier 1 doesn't cover full 5 years , also since i get only two days window to apply , my worries are what happens if they raise the above concern and reject my application, i will lose the fees and also would lose the right to appeal since it will be under valid window before my visa expires on 28th of june. Also, if i then have to go for tier1 the next day, i will have to pay the full fees.

Hence, very concerned . would appreciate if you know any such other cases which have been successful.

Regards

[ushafiq]

Any Senior members or gurus please can you some shed light in this situation.

Regards

[rk_simh]

As far as i know, your 5 year stay would complete on 23 July 2014.
You may need to apply for 3rd Extension for the shortfall.

[vinny]

Thanks vinny and rehan for the reply.

My Major concern is if they reject stating my tier 1 doesn't cover full 5 years , also since i get only two days window to apply , my worries are what happens if they raise the above concern and reject my application, i will lose the fees and also would lose the right to appeal since it will be under valid window before my visa expires on 28th of june. Also, if i then have to go for tier1 the next day, i will have to pay the full fees.

Hence, very concerned . would appreciate if you know any such other cases which have been successful.

Regards

Don't worry.