ILR Application submission and fingerpint date

[elic]

I'm on BNO visa and my visa end date is on 17 Mar 2026. According to my understanding, my eligibility date will be 17 Feb 2026 (17 Mar minus 28 days). As a result, my earliest date to submit my ILR application will be on 3rd Jan 2026 (45 days before my fingerprint date) and my earliest date for fingerprint will be on 17 Feb 2026. May I know if my understanding is correct?

Thanks a lot !

Eric

[zimba]

There is only one date that matters: the earliest date of ILR eligibility. You also get 45 working days to submit your biometrics after you submit your application online. There are no limits or rules that tells when you need to apply at the specific point

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

[elic]

Thanks zimba.

After reading your referred post, I think my understanding is correct. I can submit my application now and book biometrics appointment on or after 17 Feb which is my earliest ILR eligibility date.

Eric