Redundant - Tier 1 Visa Extension Query

[jayant.sumeet]

Hello,

I am due for a Tier 1 General Visa Extension / ILR in November 2014 (My initial grant for Tier 1 General was on 9th November 2009 & I came to UK on 6th Feb 2010)

Unfortunately, I have been made redundant effective July 2014, not a very good time.

I just wanted to check if I can still apply for an extension in September / October given that if I cover the period July 2013 - June 2014 (assuming I am not in job at that time), I would fulfill all the requirements for an extension in terms of salary earned.

Or is it complusary that I am in employment at the time I am applying for an extension & I need an employer's letter confirming that I am in current employment?

Appreciate your help guys, as I am in a spot of bother

[O_Relly]

Its enough as long as you meet the earnings criteria and have enough points to qualify. So any 12 month period within the 15 months prior to your application date.