Quick query: confusion about 5 year period start date.

[harps9191]

Hi All,

I applied for my Tier 2 visa on 11/09/2013 via same day service and i got the letter saying my application has been approved.

But i received my BRP almost a month later and issue date on the BRP is 04/10/2013

so do i count the 5 year period from the approval date on the letter or issue date on BRP?

i would like apply as soon as possible but don't want to risk £3000 and a refusal because of a silly technicality.

Have any of you got first hand experience regarding this issue?

Thanks.

[dontringthebell]

so do i count the 5 year period from the approval date on the letter or issue date on BRP?

Date of Approval in your case 11/09/2013

Have any of you got first hand experience regarding this issue?

yes on twice for myself and my wife at Tier 2 extension and ILR stage

[harps9191]

so do i count the 5 year period from the approval date on the letter or issue date on BRP?

Date of Approval in your case 11/09/2013

Have any of you got first hand experience regarding this issue?

yes on twice for myself and my wife at Tier 2 extension and ILR stage

Thank you very much for the reply.

and If anyone else is reading this can you please confirm this is true just for my peace of mind. It is a big deal and i don't want to make any mistakes.

[CR001]

The advice you have been given is correct.

[harps9191]

The advice you have been given is correct.

Thank you! i was hoping you would reply CR!