Tier 1 extension - Help with question D.16

[greentea123]

I’m due to renew my tier 1 extension in few weeks. To cut the story short, I lodged an appeal few years back after my visa was rejected ( FYI - when you lodge for an appeal, you are still legally entitled to remain in the UK until a decision is made.) The time has come for me to extend my tier 1 visa which I successfully got 3 years ago and basically my question is do I need to provide evidence to demonstrate that I did not overstay ‘illegally’ after my leave expired 3 years ago? This question refers to D.16 in the application form: D.16 Has the applicant ever stayed in the UK beyond the end of his/her period of leave.

Do I answer NO given I was legally entitled to remain the UK at the time or do I answer yes and simply provide evidence (copy of decision and appeal ) to demonstrate that I did not overstay or remain the UK unlawfully. Doesn’t UKBA keep records of appeals anyways? I have a same day premium appointment and I really want it go smoothly. Help 

[rakeysh.patel]

I’m due to renew my tier 1 extension in few weeks. To cut the story short, I lodged an appeal few years back after my visa was rejected ( FYI - when you lodge for an appeal, you are still legally entitled to remain in the UK until a decision is made.) The time has come for me to extend my tier 1 visa which I successfully got 3 years ago and basically my question is do I need to provide evidence to demonstrate that I did not overstay ‘illegally’ after my leave expired 3 years ago? This question refers to D.16 in the application form: D.16 Has the applicant ever stayed in the UK beyond the end of his/her period of leave.

Do I answer NO given I was legally entitled to remain the UK at the time or do I answer yes and simply provide evidence (copy of decision and appeal ) to demonstrate that I did not overstay or remain the UK unlawfully. Doesn’t UKBA keep records of appeals anyways? I have a same day premium appointment and I really want it go smoothly. Help 

Answer the question - "NO". You are right, your stay can not be classed as over stay as your appeal/application was dealt with by HO while you ran out of ur visa.

[greentea123]

So they should have records for it?

[ScopeD]

So they should have records for it?

Back then, you lodged your application with HO before your leave had expired. That means you were not an overstayer, and they know it. I wouldn't loose sleep over it.

[QuickSam]

Just answer 'No' as already suggested.