Starting application before qualification date

[graddev]

Hi all,

I was supposed to submit my application by today as I've been living in the UK for 6 years now. However due to the 5 year presence rule and me coincidentally being away for a holiday 5 years ago this week, I won't be able to submit my application, it's in a draft state now. I will have to await for 8 days to be in a qualified status.

My question is that, since I started application before I was qualified but not submitted it yet, is it okay if I reuse this application? I couldn't spot any withdraw/delete application functionality.

Thank you,

[vinny]

Date of application

The date of application is the date it is received by the appropriate receiving authority, as defined above.

[graddev]

That’s good news! Thank you!

[AmazonianX]

Hi all,

I was supposed to submit my application by today as I've been living in the UK for 6 years now. However due to the 5 year presence rule and me coincidentally being away for a holiday 5 years ago this week, I won't be able to submit my application, it's in a draft state now. I will have to await for 8 days to be in a qualified status.

My question is that, since I started application before I was qualified but not submitted it yet, is it okay if I reuse this application? I couldn't spot any withdraw/delete application functionality.

Thank you,

It is Okay, not an issue at all. Your submission date is what is relevant not when you started filling it.

[contorted_svy]

No issue - the system will automatically store your application for 10 weeks, so you will be able to log in and submit at the appropriate date.