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Hi,

My Tier 1 General visa got stamped on 4th Jan 2009 and I came to UK on 6th March 2009 around 51 days after, so I can ignore this and say that my 5 years continuous start date is 4th Jan 2009.

My first visa extension I got it starts from 9th December 2011, as I went for in person for this, my visa start date is 9th December 2011 instead of 3rd Jan 2012 when my tier 1 visa actually gets expire, difference of 26 days.

My understanding is that 55 days + 26 days = 77 days is the total number of days which I am falling short for my 5 years continuous stay.

My question is do i qualify to apply for ILR or I should apply for an extension and after couple of months apply for ILR. If I qualify for ILR than when is the earliest I can apply.

Thanks,
Anurag

Hi,
.I think u can apply within 28 days prior to 4th Jan 2014. ( 5th anniversary date of ur initial visa stamp date), but before your current visa expires.

Indeed, from 28 days before 4 Jan 2013 subject to meeting the other requirements.

So can i apply on 1st Nov 2013 for ILR, just incase if there is any issue I can apply for tier 1 extension.

I can apply before 28 days but inmy case 4 Jan 2014 - 28days = 7th Dec 2013 and my visa is expiring on 9th Dec 2013, 2 days after that.

Thanks,
Anurag

a.agrawal wrote:So can i apply on 1st Nov 2013 for ILR,....

Thanks,
Anurag

On what basis do you get that date?