ILR Eligibility for my Son

[skanumet]

Hi I need some advise know about my son ILR eligibility

background

1. I have entered UK on 26 Feb 2019 on ICT visa
2. ⁠my son entered UK on 23 Aug 2019 on ICT dependent visa at the age of 12 Years.
3. ⁠My skilled worker visa approved for self and family members on 5th May 2021
4. ⁠I have transferred to new employer skilled worker visa approved on 4th March 2022, valid up to 17th April 2027

Question:

Since my my Skilled Worker visa approved on 5 May 2021 and as per COS work start date 12 July 2021,
When should I apply for ILR in the month of May or July 2026?

I am on skilled worker visa and will have completed 5 years by May 2026, with our present visa good until 17 April 2027. My son will be 18 years old by June 2025, and may I apply for his ILR with mine because he will be 19 years old by July 2026? His dependant visa is valid until April 2027.

[zimba]

Do not repeat yourself and create multiple posts. Stick to this post only.

When did you apply for your initial skilled worker application?
Your son can only settle when both parents are setting or settled. He needs to apply using a separate SET(O) application

[skanumet]

Hi
Thank you for the reply,

When did you apply for your initial skilled worker application? : Applied on 1st May 2021 and approved on 5th May 2021 (as per COS work start date was 12th July 2021)

can I submit ILR application in the month of May 2026 or July 2026?

[zimba]

You can apply earlier than your dependants in May 2026. UKVI now allows skilled worker main applicants to count the time since their initial application submission date towards their ILR, assuming they applied between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 and were subsequently granted a visa:

Due to major disruption to UKVI services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tier 2
(General) and Skilled Worker applicants in the UK were permitted to start work for
their sponsors while waiting for decisions on their applications. This time while they
were waiting, but able to work, also counts towards the continuous 5-year period.
The applicant must have been in the UK with permission (including as a visitor or
with Exceptional Assurance), and the application must have been:

• for permission to stay
• made between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive)
• supported by a CoS on the date of application
• granted

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... worker.pdf

[skanumet]

Do not repeat yourself and create multiple posts. Stick to this post only.

When did you apply for your initial skilled worker application?
Your son can only settle when both parents are setting or settled. He needs to apply using a separate SET(O) application

Hi
Thank you for the reply,

When did you apply for your initial skilled worker application? : Applied on 1st May 2021 and approved on 5th May 2021 (as per COS work start date was 12th July 2021)

can I submit ILR application in the month of May 2026 or July 2026?

[zimba]

Did you read what I posted above ???

[skanumet]

Did you read what I posted above ???

Yes, my Answer to your question is: Applied on 1st May 2021, and its approved on 5th May 2021,

as per COS my work start date is 12 July 2021, can I apply ILR in May 2026 or July 2026?

[skanumet]

You can apply earlier than your dependants in May 2026. UKVI now allows skilled worker main applicants to count the time since their initial application submission date towards their ILR, assuming they applied between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 and were subsequently granted a visa:

Due to major disruption to UKVI services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tier 2
(General) and Skilled Worker applicants in the UK were permitted to start work for
their sponsors while waiting for decisions on their applications. This time while they
were waiting, but able to work, also counts towards the continuous 5-year period.
The applicant must have been in the UK with permission (including as a visitor or
with Exceptional Assurance), and the application must have been:

• for permission to stay
• made between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive)
• supported by a CoS on the date of application
• granted

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... worker.pdf

Thank you, I appreciate you reply.

[zimba]

You can apply earlier than your dependants in May 2026. UKVI now allows skilled worker main applicants to count the time since their initial application submission date towards their ILR, assuming they applied between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 and were subsequently granted a visa:

Due to major disruption to UKVI services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tier 2
(General) and Skilled Worker applicants in the UK were permitted to start work for
their sponsors while waiting for decisions on their applications. This time while they
were waiting, but able to work, also counts towards the continuous 5-year period.
The applicant must have been in the UK with permission (including as a visitor or
with Exceptional Assurance), and the application must have been:

• for permission to stay
• made between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive)
• supported by a CoS on the date of application
• granted

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... worker.pdf

[skanumet]

You can apply earlier than your dependants in May 2026. UKVI now allows skilled worker main applicants to count the time since their initial application submission date towards their ILR, assuming they applied between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 and were subsequently granted a visa:

Due to major disruption to UKVI services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tier 2
(General) and Skilled Worker applicants in the UK were permitted to start work for
their sponsors while waiting for decisions on their applications. This time while they
were waiting, but able to work, also counts towards the continuous 5-year period.
The applicant must have been in the UK with permission (including as a visitor or
with Exceptional Assurance), and the application must have been:

• for permission to stay
• made between 24 January 2020 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive)
• supported by a CoS on the date of application
• granted

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... worker.pdf

Thank You,
Now I have gone trough all my previous UKVI communications during my first Skilled work visa process.

1. 7th April 2021, I have paid the Vissa Fee and booked the appointment for biometrics
2. 5th May 2021,Biometrics completed and Visa application approved on the same day, (5th May 2021)

Now, can I apply ILR in April 2026?

[zimba]

Yes