is there an ILR eligibility exception

[Star15]

Hello,

I am currently on Tier 2 sponsorship visa which expires end of this year but by then I have been in the UK for 9 years and one month.
Things are not going well at work and I am looking for a job before the company goes bust. I like to know in case I cannot find a job can I still apply for ILR under exceptional bases.
Basically my life is here, I have my own flat and have built my life in this country. My 3 month old boy was born in here. Basically I have nothing in my country as I have been educated and worked in this country and not my own.

Would appreciate if someone can let me know if there is an exception to the main 10 years residency criteria.

Thanks

[CR001]

No, unfortunately there is no exception. It has to be 10 years legal stay from date of original entry and you cannot apply any earlier than 28 days before reaching 10 years. The guidance is clear that if applications are sent early they face likely refusal.

Can you not find another Tier 2 sponsor?

[Zee ali]

Hello,

I am currently on Tier 2 sponsorship visa which expires end of this year but by then I have been in the UK for 9 years and one month.
Things are not going well at work and I am looking for a job before the company goes bust. I like to know in case I cannot find a job can I still apply for ILR under exceptional bases.
Basically my life is here, I have my own flat and have built my life in this country. My 3 month old boy was born in here. Basically I have nothing in my country as I have been educated and worked in this country and not my own.

Would appreciate if someone can let me know if there is an exception to the main 10 years residency criteria.

Thanks

Try Flr fp. tell this to home office

my life is here, I have my own flat and have built my life in this country. My 3 month old boy was born in here. Basically I have nothing in my country as I have been educated and worked in this country and not my own.

If refuse than go to appeal process and try to drag it long enough so u complete 10 years.

But this should be the last option. First try to search tier 2 sponsor

[Star15]

Thanks for your responses.

I was reading the long residency application page and I saw the exception part which made me think there might be

https://www.gov.uk/long-residence

"You can apply to settle in the UK if you’ve been in the UK legally for 10 continuous years (known as ‘long residence’).

Settling (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) means you can stay in the UK without any time restrictions.

You must meet all the eligibility requirements.

Exceptions
You may be able to extend your stay for another 2 years (known as ‘leave to remain’) even if you don’t meet all the eligibility requirements."

[Star15]

Thanks for your responses.

I was reading the long residency application page and I saw the exception part which made me think there might be

https://www.gov.uk/long-residence

"You can apply to settle in the UK if you’ve been in the UK legally for 10 continuous years (known as ‘long residence’).

Settling (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) means you can stay in the UK without any time restrictions.

You must meet all the eligibility requirements.

Exceptions
You may be able to extend your stay for another 2 years (known as ‘leave to remain’) even if you don’t meet all the eligibility requirements."

[aliarmughan]

Exceptions
You may be able to extend your stay for another 2 years (known as ‘leave to remain’) even if you don’t meet all the eligibility requirements."[/quote]

In my opinion, this exception is for those who already completed 10 years legally, but unable to meet the KOLL Requirements.Its not applicable in your case. Seniors,please correct me if I'm wrong.