Confirm Eligibility for ILR Application

[kunall]

Hi,

I applied for a Tier 2 General visa with a CoS date of 23-Apr-2018 to 22-Apr-2023. However, there were delays in travelling to the UK and I entered the UK on 20-Aug-2018 (as stamped on the vignette in my passport). My BRP also shows the date of issue as 14-Aug-2018.

The end date of the BRP, though, is 06-May-2023. I am in a quandary because clearly I will not complete 5 years in the UK on 06-May-2023. So, can I apply for an ILR before May 2023 or do I need to talk to my employer for an extension and can apply for an ILR in Aug 2023?

Thanks!

[CR001]

So, can I apply for an ILR before May 2023

No you cannot. Your qualifying period starts from the initial visa issue date. Your CoS dates are irrelevant.

or do I need to talk to my employer for an extension and can apply for an ILR in Aug 2023?

Yes.

[kunall]

So, can I apply for an ILR before May 2023

No you cannot. Your qualifying period starts from the initial visa issue date. Your CoS dates are irrelevant.

or do I need to talk to my employer for an extension and can apply for an ILR in Aug 2023?

Yes.

Thanks for a quick response!