ILR- When should I apply? Help Please

[Rain Tiger]

Please good people help. I am on a settlement visa which expires on 2nd May 2010. I need to apply for ILR. But when? Is it 28 days before the visa expires or 28 days to the anniversary date that I arrived in UK.
What happens if the 28 days comes at Easter. Should I apply before Easter or After?
I wanted to go in person( premium service). when is the right time to book?
Help Please I keep getting conflicting info. I am now confused................
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[MPH80]

Which category will you be applying in and what does the form say?

[Casa]

If you are on a spouse settlement visa, then you can apply no earlier than 28 days before the 2nd anniversary of the date you first entered the UK on the visa...but no later than the expiry date.
Don't forget the Life in the UK test or ESOL qualification.
Appointment for personal applications at a PEO can be applied for in advance 6 weeks before the required date.

[f2k]

Please good people help. I am on a settlement visa which expires on 2nd May 2010. I need to apply for ILR. But when? Is it 28 days before the visa expires or 28 days to the anniversary date that I arrived in UK.
What happens if the 28 days comes at Easter. Should I apply before Easter or After?
I wanted to go in person( premium service). when is the right time to book?
Help Please I keep getting conflicting info. I am now confused................
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You can apply FROM 28 days of your anniversary of ENTRY. You dont have to apply on the day. Only thing is that you have to apply while you visa is still valid.

Booking i think it is 6 weeks before the date that you want to have your appointment

[Rain Tiger]

But My Visa expires 28 to the anniversary date of arrival. Meaning If I am to apply 28days to the anniversary date my Visa will have expired. Should I apply early? Will i be penalised if I apply when my visa has expired?

[diago_nelson]

Can you please clarify your date of entry in UK and other relevant dates?

But My Visa expires 28 to the anniversary date of arrival. Meaning If I am to apply 28days to the anniversary date my Visa will have expired. Should I apply early? Will i be penalised if I apply when my visa has expired?

[Rain Tiger]

I entered uk 30 May 2008, visa expires 2 May 2010. so plis when should i apply. Thanks

[f2k]

But My Visa expires 28 to the anniversary date of arrival. Meaning If I am to apply 28days to the anniversary date my Visa will have expired. Should I apply early? Will i be penalised if I apply when my visa has expired?

Try to get an appointment for that day. Or post your application such that it reaches them on that day. Personnally i would go for the premium application. Whatever you do though makesure you are 100% thorough with your application, all the documentation, payment details, photos etc. You dont want your application to be returned to you for whatever reason.

The safest option is applying for an extension a.s.a.p. its more costly but you will sleep better

[Rain Tiger]

My Spouse Visa was issued on 2nd may 2008 I arrived in UK 28days LATER on the 30/05/2008. To apply 28 days to the anniversary date, I need to apply on 02/05/10, UNFORTUNATELY, this date falls on a Sunday , Worse still, Monday 03/05/2010 is a BANK HOLIDAY. Should I send it by Post to arrive on Friday 30/04/10, but unfortunately this will be more than 28 days to my Anniversary date of Arrival.
If I send it on Tuesday 04/05/2010, My visa will have expired by 2 days. The Long Bank holiday weekend is Jinxing my Application. How I wish there were no WEEKENDS!!! Please Advise

[geriatrix]

Ignore the public holidays (Sunday 2/5 and Monday 3/5) and send your application on Saturday 01/05 using Special Delivery. If post office near you doesn't operate on a Saturday, find one close to you which does.

AFAIK, public holidays are exempted from such time restrictions as UKBA itself cannot recieve applications on public holidays (by post or courier or in person).

A polite mention of this fact in the cover letter should also help.

regards

[Casa]

If you are applying by post you won't have a problem if you submit your application a few days before the expiry date. The application will be held on file for processing on the qualifying date.