Query over time frames for applying for ILR

[Brit Chick]

Apologies if this is a repetitive question but I am rather confused about the following:

My husband is in the UK on a two year spouse visa issued from Islamabad, this was issued on 10/11/06 and expires on 10/11/08. However he didn't enter the UK until 22/11/06.

When is the soonest he can apply for ILR? We need to apply in person as he needs his passport back and I'd like to know how ahead of time I can book the appointment to make sure I get an appointment on soonest date possible.

Thanks.

[John]

My husband is in the UK on a two year spouse visa issued from Islamabad, this was issued on 10/11/06 and expires on 10/11/08. However he didn't enter the UK until 22/11/06.

The earliest date is 28 days before the 2nd anniversary of him entering the UK = 25.10.08 .... but as that is a Saturday the earliest date is Monday 27.10.08 ... and the latest date is the date of expiry of the current visa = Monday 10.11.08.

Not too sure when you can phone for an appointment. I would say you should phone about a month before, but others who have made an appointment recently should comment on this matter.

[Brit Chick]

Impressed at the prompt reply, thanks John. Knowing a firm date really helps clear matters up as I was getting different dates each time I worked it out.

[Casa]

Has your husband passed the Life in the UK test (KOL) needed for ILR.

[vinny]

Impressed at the prompt reply, thanks John. Knowing a firm date really helps clear matters up as I was getting different dates each time I worked it out.

It's quite easy if you note that 28 days = 4 weeks.

[Brit Chick]

Yes he's passed the test, just waiting till October now to apply for ILR.

Vinny, I wasn't sure whether 28 days was just a straight 28 days or whether it was 28 working days etc etc. Thanks for the clarification though.