ILR LR Eligibility

[rfz281191]

Hi Team,

I am seeking guidance for ILR application under long residence (10-year route).
Here are the relevant dates:

First UK arrival - 11th Sep 2012
Current visa expiry - 31st Jul 2022

I know my 10 years would complete on 11th Sep 2022, and I can apply 28 days before, so 15th Aug 2022.
But my current visa expires before this (on 31st Jul 2022).
I do have the option to apply for a graduate visa btw.
Is there a better alternative?

I know under the 5-year ILR route, the biometrics date is counted and not the application date, but I could not find any similar case for 10-year route.

Please advise.

[manci]

Refer to the guidance, p14
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... gov-uk.pdf

Applications are only considered after the biometric appointment.

Apply before your visa expires but delay the biometric appointment so that it falls in the 28 day period.

[zimba]

Apply before visa expiry and book your appointment after 15 August. Section 3C will cover the shortfall in the qualifying period.