Dates on the BRP

[APAN DESAI]

I have applied for Tier 2 General (skill worker) extension visa and got my BRP card today which means successful extension application.

I have following query.
My first work permit period between 10/05/2010 and 11/11/2012

My extension (current) period between 17/11/2012 and 11/11/2014

If I count total duration of my leave, it is 4 years 6 months. I strongly believe that there is mistake in work permit. Or is there anything else? I am going to contact UKBA ASAP.
There is gap of 6 days as well between my two work permit. It also proves that there is no continuous 5 year of time.
However I like to know your review as well.I wish to apply for ILR. Am I eligible for it?

Thanking you and looking forward for your kind reply,

Apan Desai

[geriatrix]

1. The period of grant under Tier 2 depends on the period of sponsorship, and is not 2/3 years by default.
2. The gap between issue date of current leave and expiry date of preceding leave doesn't necessarily mean a "gap in leave". Leave is granted from the date of decision and such gap in dates can exist. IF you made a valid, in-time application, there is nothing to worry about regarding this gap between date of expiry of previous leave and issue date of new leave.

[APAN DESAI]

Hi,
Thanks for your quick reply. Can I apply for the extension again in 2014 for six months?



Apan Desai

[geriatrix]

Sure, all you need is a CoS .. just as for the extension you have just been granted ... and that you fulfil the other requirements for extension on the date of such application.

[APAN DESAI]

Thank you very much once again.
(1)Am I eligible for ILR after that?
If not, could I reuquest my HR and extend sponsorship period in 10 days so UKBA could extend six month further?

(2)If it is late, I would like to change employer. In this case am I eligible for ILR after changing sponsor?

Your help is much appreciated.


Apan Desai

[geriatrix]

Read 245HD and 245HF.