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by segunok » Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:10 am
I am also in a similar situation.
I have gotten a date for Dec 13th, but my current leave expires Jan 13, 2013. This actually totals 31days. But from asking around someone said they normally would count out weekends as they do not work weekends and when she made a similar application (application made May 7th and visa expires June 7th), the home office told her the application was still within reason and she was granted. Though i still intend to try for Dec 17th.
However can someone kindly advice if December 13th 2012 is a good date to submit the ILR application in person following my immigration history.
Entry visa; HSMP Entry: valid thru 08/01/2008 to 08/01/2010
Entered UK 31st January / 1st Feb 2008.
Renewed in December got Residence Permit visa valid thru 13/01/2010 to 13/01/2013
I understand that there is a 3month grace period for entry but am asking cause of the explanation of “When To Apply” in the Set 0 guidance form. See below:
5 WHEN TO APPLY
You and any dependants applying with you should
apply before the end of your/their permitted stay in the
UK.
There is a qualifying period to complete in most of the
categories on this form. It runs either from
- the date on which you entered the UK with a visa
in the relevant category; or, if you did not enter the
UK with such a visa, from
- the date on which you were first granted permission
to remain in the UK in the relevant category.
If you entered the UK with a visa several weeks or
more after the date from which it was valid for use, you
may need to apply for an extension of stay to complete
the relevant qualifying period.
Please do not apply more than 28 days before completing
the qualifying period. If you apply earlier than
that, your application may be refused. If that happens,
we will not refund the fee and you will have to pay
again when reapplying.
Kindly advice please.
