can get an extension even though eligible for ILR?

[thikkals]

Hi All,
I am in the UK on Tier-1 Since September 2010. My current Tier-1 is valid till September 2015 and I will be eligible to apply for ILR in sep 2015. However, due to some personal circumstances I am thinking of taking some time off in August/September 2015 . so I might not in the UK in Sep 2015 .

As there are no more Tier-1 extensions after 05-April 2015 the best option for me is to get another extension now. If I get an extension for another 2/3 years now , I dont need to worry about being in UK and applying for ILR in Sep 2015.

Does anyone know if I am eligible to apply for another extension now? Will they deny me an extension becausse I am eligible for ILR when my current visa expires.

thanks in advance for our replies



Thanks
ST

[pranav.vaidya]

Hi,

I'm in similar situation too, could someone on the forum help clarify this, please.

Thanks.

[mr_mar]

They cannot know if you are eligible for ILR as you have to provide also the absences days count and the life in the UK exam certificate.

So if you apply for an extension and you have all the requirements there should be no issues at all.

[pranav.vaidya]

It's very logical, should have thought about it
Thanks mr_mar.

[thikkals]

thank you.

has anyone been successfull with a similar application? ( just double checking for the peace of mind before making the application)

Thanks
ST

[mr_mar]

I am eligible for ILR but I have issues with the absence days which means i have to wait a bit.
I just applied for a renewal and I got it.

[hsmp_apr2010]

I am in similar situation. I am eligible for ILR in June 2015.

I'm still planning for second extension for peace of mind and also cover for any emergency situations arising in June as I don't have any buffer (visa expiring in June 2015).

I'm going for my PEO application very soon. Recently I have been thinking if they will be bothered about the fact why I am extending when I am eligible for ILR. But if I think practically I can't think of any reason why they should be?

Seniors could you advise please?

[basicblue2k]

hi guys, I have been calling Home office and they seem to tell me that they would not provide extension unnecessarily.

i.e. unless you have long absence or entered the country late..

I am quite curious to know what is happening in reality.

[hsmp_apr2010]

hi guys, I have been calling Home office and they seem to tell me that they would not provide extension unnecessarily.

i.e. unless you have long absence or entered the country late..

I am quite curious to know what is happening in reality.

Hi,

Please could you provide me the number you are calling?

Did anybody recently had success with their extension even though they were eligible for ILR?

According to policy document

"Tier 1 (General) extensions will be granted for either three years or the balance the applicant needs to take their time granted in the category to five years, whichever is longer."

So in any case 3 years must be granted?

Gurus would you like to comment on this?

[basicblue2k]

"Tier 1 (General) extensions will be granted for either three years or the balance the applicant needs to take their time granted in the category to five years, whichever is longer."

the above statement hints that the extension is to achieve your 5 years stay. If you are eligible for ILR with 5 years stay with an existing extension, should they give another extension?

Home Office Contact details:

Telephone: 0300 123 2241
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.45pm
Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

[sprof]

My 2nd extension was aporoved on 14th of March, even though I am eligible for ILR in June - no absences.
They do not check your elgibility for ILR when extending Tier1

[navodwickra]

Even if you are eligible for ILR they have no right stopping you from extending the current VISA. At the end of the day you are not doing anything illegal and they make more money from you. So it's a win win situation

[hsmp_apr2010]

My 2nd extension was aporoved on 14th of March, even though I am eligible for ILR in June - no absences.
They do not check your elgibility for ILR when extending Tier1

Hi Sprof,

Thanks for the updates and congratulations...
Also which PEO centre did you apply in? Please could you post your visa dates?

[sprof]

Croydon

14/03/2015 (date of application) - 14/03/2018

[hsmp_apr2010]

I got my Tier 1 G second extension approved without any questions. So mates don't worry, if you want go ahead and apply for your extensions even if you are eligible for ILR...

[sagareva]

you can get an extension any time you want, you can apply for extensions every month for all they care. and you are certainly under no obligation to apply for ILR ever, if you don't want to. It is none of their business.

and never call the Home Office helpline to ask questions. these people answering phones there, have got much less idea about anything than you do.

[khan_80]

you can get an extension any time you want, you can apply for extensions every month for all they care. and you are certainly under no obligation to apply for ILR ever, if you don't want to. It is none of their business.

and never call the Home Office helpline to ask questions. these people answering phones there, have got much less idea about anything than you do.

Hi Sagareva
I have current valid visa till 2017 Feb, but due to stay outside can't apply ILR until that time, Can I apply for Tier1 Extension before 5th April to get another 3 years visa. As some one told me that I have current valid visa of 2 years so can't get extension.

if some one has an example of this please share me.

thanks

[hsmp_apr2010]

I don't think there is any issue there. The only think to be aware of is you will get visa from your application date and not the visa expiry date. So effectively you will get another year extension. I guess this is because they are closing ILR in 2018.