Will short past overstay affect my tier 1 application ?

[supersky]

Hi

Back in 2006, I submitted the student visa application 2 month after the expiry date of my previous student visa (waiting for some documents). Although there was a 2 month overstay period, my student visa was still granted in 2006. Afterwards, I got a PSW and then a 5 year work permit in 2008. I am currently still work permit holder.

If I want to switch to tier 1 general , will this history of short overstay affect my initial applicaton and the subsequent extension?

Since there's a part in the tier 1 application form about immigration history,Do I need to disclose this overstay in the application form and how to fill this part - D16 and D17?
D16 Has the applicant ever stayed in the United Kingdom beyond the end of his/her period of leave?

Yes- go to question D17

D17 Give the reason(s) why the applicant has stayed beyond the end of his/her period of leave and the dates of the overstay

Many thanks

SS

[supersky]

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[sanjeev.x.kumar]

You should be OK. But explain everything clearly in your cover letter and NEVER hide any factual information.