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Hi,

I was eligible for ILR on Nov 2017. However, I was not able to apply becausse of below reason. Now I would like to know what are my options to get my ILR?

Reason: I was working for company A till Sep 2017 under tier 2 general visa. In Sep 2017,Company A got merged with Company B under TUPE rules. In ideal conditions, I could go for ILR with an employment letter from company B. But the problem here is there is no tier 2 sponsorship licence for company B. They have applied sponsorship licence only in Nov 2017 for which the decision is still pending from HMRC. So I couldn't go for ILR with company B untill they get their licence I believe.

Can you please suggest if there is a way I can apply for ILR without moving to new sponsor as I have already completed 5 years under Tier 2 General visa? Is it mandatory to have company name(Company B) in sponsor list to apply for ILR?

Note: My company A still exists in sponsor list but my salary is coming through company B.

Appreciate your inputs.

Regards,
Ram.

Guys,

Appreciate your response.

Regards,
Ram.

Any inputs please?

Really appreciate your inputs.

Regards,
Ram.

Really appreciate your inputs.

Regards,
Ram.

Could i ask if your tier 2 visa is still on Company A?

Also if company A is still listed in the sponsors list that means that their license is still valid. Maybe Company B can give a letter explaining the merger and that your visa is valid?

Have you tried calling up UKVI and asking them?

Hi,

Thanks for your response. My current situation has changed now. I have applied for Tier 2 General visa through new sponsor. My question is, how long do I need to wait before applying for my ILR through new sponsor? is 1 month sufficient? or do I need to wait for 3 months?

Regards,
Ram.