many thanks for your response (especially third one)...could you provide me with a link supporting the first response

thanks
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Hai there I have been in UK from Sept2006 on a WP valid till March 2009, now I am thinking to apply for Tier 1, I want to know 1) Can I apply for tier1 now or have to wait 1 month before WP expires (I understood from website this way, am I wrong?)? 2) 5 years on WP gives eligibility for ILR, but if ...