I need 6 months more to complete 10 years-help

[JS28]

Hi All,

My current visa expires in MArch 2016 and I will be completing my 10 years in August 2016. I am currently on Tier 2 General visa. When I renew this tier 2, I should be on £32,500 income and I'll be on only £30,500 at that time. Just in case my employer doesn't agree to increase my salary I was thinking of putting an application for asylum since I am a transgender and have genuine fear of persecution.

If I seek asylum after March 2016 and complete my 10 years while waiting for a decision on my asylum case, will I be able to apply for ILR on the base of 10 yrs long residence?

Thank you