Qualifiying period for ILR

grinconesmo · Post by **grinconesmo** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:07 am

Please help! I've got granted a Work Permit visa on the 16th of March 2007 enter the UK on the 19th of April 2007 meaning that the 5 year period would be completed on 19th of April 2012, could I still be able to apply for ILR? What do you recommend?

Post by **geriatrix** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:10 am

What is the expiry date of your current leave?

regards

grinconesmo · Post by **grinconesmo** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:34 pm

My current leave expires on 16th of March 2012

horsehorse · Post by **horsehorse** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:35 pm

I have the same problem. I am wondering whether the following explanation suits for ( 4 year Work Permit + 1 year Tier 2) migrant.

Tier 2 migrants
You can count the period between the migrant being granted entry clearance and the date they entered the UK towards the five year period providing it is no longer than three months.

grinconesmo · Post by **grinconesmo** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:49 pm

"Tier 2 migrants
You can count the period between the migrant being granted entry clearance and the date they entered the UK towards the five year period providing it is no longer than three months."

Hi Horsehorse,
Can you tell me where did you get that explanation from?

Thanks.

horsehorse · Post by **horsehorse** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:58 pm

Please see
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

and useful topic
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 082#455082

grinconesmo · Post by **grinconesmo** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:30 pm

Thank you so much, I think I'll sleep better tonight though, I have copied the guidance for future reference or to have it under my sleeve when the time to apply comes...

Cheers,

Manas · Post by **Manas** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:21 pm

grinconesmo wrote:"Tier 2 migrants
You can count the period between the migrant being granted entry clearance and the date they entered the UK towards the five year period providing it is no longer than three months."

Hi Horsehorse,
Can you tell me where did you get that explanation from?

Thanks.

Really interesting information!!

Now, consider my case:
WP issued on 28.07.2006, covering a period of 60 months from the date of leave to enter.
Visa stamped on 08.08.2006
Entered UK on 29.10.2006
Changed to T1G on 08.04.2009
Visa valid till 08.04.2012

Can anyone suggest whether I am eligible to apply for ILR on 08.08.2011, or 01.10.2011? (Obviously assuming that period of continuous stay in UK to qualify for ILR remains 5 years even upto October 2011!!)

devmanda1ia · Post by **devmanda1ia** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:24 pm

I am sorry but this document of calculation doesn't clearly say the same rule is applied to 'WORK PERMIT' holder. It does for Tier 2 holders where the clock can be considered from the time passport was stampped. There is no clear mention that the same rule applies to work permit holders.

grinconesmo · Post by **grinconesmo** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:45 pm

Yes you are right, they've said that I must apply for an extention or switch to the Tier 2 category because I'm short for 6 days, is really annoying that the tier 2 category allow you to count the days between your visa is stamped until the day you arrive in the UK but for the other categories of work employment that does not apply, you must be in the UK for 5 years and the erliest you can apply is only 28 days.

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