fahadii123 wrote:Looking for a reasonably priced but reliable Immigration Solicitor to help me with my ILR application. My application is very straightforward and I mainly need a solicitors help because there will be a gap of 18 days between my current visa end date and when I can make my ILR application.
Preferably in Birmingham, Coventry or surrounding areas.
Any recommendations guys?
Many thanks
Fahad
Hi Fahad,
I read your post about 12 days short of 10 years. If you read the policy guidance, it says please dont not apply 28 days before you complete 10 years. It may result into refusal of application and loss of fees. Now what do they mean by MAY, no one knows and it is all about its interpretation. However, if you apply earlier than this, it comes under early application for sure and everyone will agree with this.
So what are the guidelines for early applications particularly for SET (LR) residence 10 years route. It says, if an application is being considered 28 days or less, you may grant ILR. We all know that in-time applications are covered by 3c.
On the top, it is also mentioned that 28 days rule is not a mendatory requirement that needs to be met. It again says to case workers, please consult early applications section to find what to do with such applications. I did not see any refusal on this forum based on applying early as far as when the application was considered, the 10 years requirement was met.
I guess it needs to be your decision (up to you if you want a solicitors advise) to decide applying direct using SET(LR) or indirectly using private life form and by varying.
Since they made 28 days rule so confusing (dont apply more than 28 days early so how about 3c?), no one can give you a solid answer. To me, both ways looks fine and it is you to decide becos, at the end it is about your future
