Qualifying period

[fox1702]

Can someone help me with Qualyfiying period:

I Applied from ICT to PBS dependent visa on 20/10/2020.
I got my Visa approved on 26/11/2020.
My Current PBS dependent visa application expires on 23/10/2025.

My query is with by using below:

Can I submit my application on 23/09/2025 as my application date was 20/10/2025 or do I have to apply for extension and then apply for LIR.


Calculating the specified continuous period
Applicants can submit a settlement application up to 28 days before they would reach the end of the specified period.

You must calculate the relevant qualifying period by counting backward from whichever of the following is most beneficial to the applicant:

the date of application

the date of decision

any date up to 28 days after the date of application (From Gov uk webstie)

Looking forward for help.

[zimba]

The 'date of application' refers to the 'date of ILR application' in what you posted

Read: All you need to know about applying early, the application date, 28-day concession and more

[fox1702]

Hi Zimba,

Thanks for the reply. I read all the information on the post. As per below:

This is no longer an issue as you are required to apply online now and your application is NOT decided until after your biometrics is enrolled. So the date of application and the date of the decision are no longer on the same day. Given that your lawful residence is calculated on the date of ILR decision, the date of application is no longer that critical anymore and most applicants could continue to accumulate lawful residence until the day UKVI is about to make a decision on their ILR. The date of the ILR decision is therefore the most important date and this date almost always will be AFTER the date of application and the biometrics.


I have two options:

1) Apply for an extension around 20th Oct and vary the application by Submitting ILR application on 29th Oct?
2) Apply for ILR application around 20th Oct and delay the Biometric appointment date by two weeks.

Which option will you suggest?

[zimba]

Clearly Option 2