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Hello,

I need advice regarding applying for ILR via Tier 2 route.

Background:
I am am currently holding a Tier 2 which I granted on 2 June 2014 and is expired on 15 June 2019. I will complete my 5 years on 1 June 2019. My work contract finishes on 30 May 2019, and I have a new job offer from another company but we are still negotiating the start date.

Question:
Is there any way I could apply for settlement without applying for Tier 2 again? I know I can apply 28 days before 1 June 2019, but then in my employmeny letter they can say my contract will finish on 30 May. I am just trying to save some money.

Thank you for your time reading this.

Regards,

Peter

To play it safe, I would take a new sponsorship/job as stated and then in May/June apply for ILR from the new job rather than the current job. Just my opinion though and especially if the new employer will support you for your ILR.

Thanks for your input, Lynz.

I am thinking the same.
Unfortunately, I don't think the new employer will support ILR, at the very best they might support Tier 2 fee.

Pete

Employers very rarely pay for ILR. That would be your cost anyway.

thisisnotme wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:54 pm

Thanks for your input, Lynz.

I am thinking the same.
Unfortunately, I don't think the new employer will support ILR, at the very best they might support Tier 2 fee.

Pete

Sorry I should have clarified - I didn't mean financial support for the ILR itself (i.e. paying for the visa) but meant support as in provide you with the necessary and required salary/letters/etc. for your ILR application when it comes time.