ILR eligibilty

[kumarjalluri]

Hi,

I got my initial TIER 1 visa on 11 January 2009, but entered UK on 16 April 2009. That means entered UK after 3 months 5 days.

I applied for visa extension in 09 January 2012.

Now my visa got extended and valid till 15 March 2014.

Now am I eligible to apply for ILR if I apply in March 2014?

Please give your suggestion.

[geriatrix]

Under current rules, no.

Come back with the question in Jan 2014 ... and it will be possible to answer the query accurately based on the rules / policy in force at that time.

[kumarjalluri]

But as per the new rules, 3 months late entry to UK is acceptable. which means if you complete 4 years 9 months stay in UK, you are eligible to apply for ILR.

But in my case, by the time 15 March 2014 I will be completing 4 years 11 months. so I am eligible... Am I correct? Please correct me if I am wrong.



Thanks

[geriatrix]

There is a difference between "3 months and 5 days" and "not longer than 3 months".