ILR based on 10 years Private life route

[Damares]

I am writing to seek your guidance regarding my application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the 10-year family/private life route as a parent. Here is a summary of my situation:

In October 2014, I submitted an FLR(O) application to the Home Office.

On 12 January 2015, I was granted leave under the 10-year parent route, which I have since extended three times using the FLR(FP) form.

My last extension was in 2023, which granted me a visa valid until July 7, 2026.

As of 12 January 2025, I have completed 10 years on the 10-year route. I would like to know if I must wait until July 2026 to apply for ILR, or if I can submit my application anytime now, since I have already completed the 10-year qualifying period.

[zimba]

Family route, private life route and the long residence route are three SEPARATE routes to ILR. Do NOT mix them up.

You already qualify for ILR.

Apply here under the 10-year family route: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... t-relative