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hi all,

I have seen different posts about this and people are confused
I am not an expert but that's what I have gathered from UKBA website etc


1. You can apply 28 Days before you complete qualifying period
2. You must apply before your current leave expires

so if your visa was stamped 1-Nov-2008 ( stamped in UK )
than you can apply 28 days before 1-Nov-2013

If you were given extension visa till 28-DEC-2013 there is no need to wait till the end,

as the condition is 28 days before the qualifying period not 28 days before the expiry date of your current leave


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As I am new, Can I please request seniors members to confirm this or advise if my understanding is wrong

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MonkeyBusiness wrote:hi all,

I have seen different posts about this and people are confused
I am not an expert but that's what I have gathered from UKBA website etc


1. You can apply 28 Days before you complete qualifying period
2. You must apply before your current leave expires

so if your visa was stamped 1-Nov-2008 ( stamped in UK )
than you can apply 28 days before 1-Nov-2013

If you were given extension visa till 28-DEC-2013 there is no need to wait till the end,

as the condition is 28 days before the qualifying period not 28 days before the expiry date of your current leave


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As I am new, Can I please request seniors members to confirm this or advise if my understanding is wrong

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You are confusing between ILR qualification and current leave expiry.
In the case you have state,

Qualification is 28 days before 1st Nov 2013 that is it.

Some people have exisiting leave of permit for 2 years after ILR qualification period, doesnt mean they have to wait till the end of that.

ILR is an independent application to your current leaven and an optional application, just because you qualify doenst mean you have to apply and you can apply when when you qualify, regardless of your current leave to remain period.

The only thing it might affect is a right to appeal as I understand you dont get a right to appeal if you have a valid leave to reamain.

MonkeyBusiness wrote:hi all,

I have seen different posts about this and people are confused
I am not an expert but that's what I have gathered from UKBA website etc


1. You can apply 28 Days before you complete qualifying period
2. You must apply before your current leave expires

so if your visa was stamped 1-Nov-2008 ( stamped in UK )
than you can apply 28 days before 1-Nov-2013

If you were given extension visa till 28-DEC-2013 there is no need to wait till the end,

as the condition is 28 days before the qualifying period not 28 days before the expiry date of your current leave


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As I am new, Can I please request seniors members to confirm this or advise if my understanding is wrong

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Correct 28 days before qualifying period ends.

Many thanks D4109125

D4109125 wrote:

MonkeyBusiness wrote:hi all,

I have seen different posts about this and people are confused
I am not an expert but that's what I have gathered from UKBA website etc


1. You can apply 28 Days before you complete qualifying period
2. You must apply before your current leave expires

so if your visa was stamped 1-Nov-2008 ( stamped in UK )
than you can apply 28 days before 1-Nov-2013

If you were given extension visa till 28-DEC-2013 there is no need to wait till the end,

as the condition is 28 days before the qualifying period not 28 days before the expiry date of your current leave


*************************************************
As I am new, Can I please request seniors members to confirm this or advise if my understanding is wrong

*************************************************

Correct 28 days before qualifying period ends.

Well thank only members of standing!

sorry I did not mean to hurt any one

Thank you everyone,

this forum is full of friendly and helpful people and I don't really have words to express how I feel