Do I need to extend my visa before ILR?

[rofaeljabr]

Hi, I will become eligible for ILR in 2 weeks time (will have completed 5 years). My current permission/BRP expires in 4 weeks time however. I will still be needed by the sponsor beyond that date who will provide a letter confirming it and confirming the financial/salary requirements have been met and will continue to be met.

I am contemplating whether to extend my visa with another CoS from my sponsor first (because it would be 2 weeks of permission left when I apply for ILR in case something goes wrong I may not have a visa to fall back on) or just apply for ILR 2 weeks prior to the permission expiry as my application is really textbook straightforward otherwise (will be applying for 5 day priority). Many thanks.

[CR001]

You do NOT need to extend your visa first.

Simply apply for ilr before your visa expires.

[AmazonianX]

Hi, I will become eligible for ILR in 2 weeks time (will have completed 5 years). My current permission/BRP expires in 4 weeks time however. I will still be needed by the sponsor beyond that date who will provide a letter confirming it and confirming the financial/salary requirements have been met and will continue to be met.

I am contemplating whether to extend my visa with another CoS from my sponsor first (because it would be 2 weeks of permission left when I apply for ILR in case something goes wrong I may not have a visa to fall back on) or just apply for ILR 2 weeks prior to the permission expiry as my application is really textbook straightforward otherwise (will be applying for 5 day priority). Many thanks.

Apply as is, you are covered by Section 3C while your application subsist with HO for decision.

CR001 pip me to it.