Starting date of the qualifying period for IRL

[cisco3181]

Hello,

I hold a Tier 1 (General) visa since Aug 2008, and I am planning to apply for my Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)in UK this year, as I am approaching the required 5 years of minimum stay before I qualify to apply for ILR.

I would like to request information about my “starting date of the qualifying period”.

My entry to UK information is as follows:-

Tier 1 General visa valid from date – 21/08/2008

Entry to UK (physically arrived in UK) on the Tier 1 General visa on - 15/09/2008

As you can see there is a gap of only 25 days between the date I was granted entry clearance based on Tier 1 General visa, and my actual entry to UK.

My question is, could I consider 21/08/2008 (my entry clearance date, i.e. Tier 1 General visa valid from date) as my “starting date of the qualifying period” for applying for ILR?

I will be applying in person so I need to know the dates quite precisely, any guidance will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

[MP1982]

As per the current rule since you entered UK with in 90 days from EC stamp date you can start counting your 5 years from your EC stamp date , in your casue which is 21/08/2008,

Hope this helps,

Some further reading for you regrding this,

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

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