ILR application advice

[meritocrat]

Hi everyone,

I would apprciate your thoughts and advice on the following matter:

I had lived in the UK as a student for 9 years and 7-8 months until May 2010 (when my student visa expired). Just before my visa expiration, I received an offer to start an employment under Tier 2. Therefore, I left the UK before my visa expired, received Tier 2 visa and came back about 3-4 months later (September 2010).

Am I allowed to apply ILR visa or not?

Many thanks,

M

[vinny]

Possible.