Leave to remain

[Moeb]

Dear experts and all other members

I appllied for Tier 1 entrepreneur extension which was deciline, I then applied for AR which was refused too. By the time they were revewing my documents for the AR I then become eligible for ILR under the long residency.

When my documents were returned to me on the 14 Feb 2019 I was given 14 days to make any further application if i think i have genuine right to stay in the UK.

I couldn't apply for the ILR within the 14 days given to me but was done through premium service 18 days after receiving their letter.

I applied for the ILR, they send me a letter that I dont meet the criteria for ILR, but they will give me 30 months.

Last week i got my biometric saying visa type Leave to Remain which last for 30 months. But the biometric didnt come with decision letter just the biometric as i applied through premium service.

My quetion is

1. Under what category are leave to remain permitted

2. Am i eligible to apply for ILR once my current leave to remain finish in 30 months time

Thanks to you all and looking forward to your advice

[zimba]

You were possibly given leave under FLR(FP). You should be eligible for long residence as you have regularised your stay assuming your continuous stay is not broken

[Moeb]

Hi Zimba

Thanks for the reply. As you stated at the end of the 30 months period I can apply for the ILR.

Secodnly when applying for ILR i paid £3018 for premium service, am i due for any refund of the fee difference?

Thanka

[zimba]

Maybe. Contact UKVI