Early Extension - Problem for ILR ??

[azhar_new2004]

Hi All,

My Visa Expires on May 25th (next month). I have applied for extension and got my acknowledgement and Biometric enrollment letter yesterday. If I enroll my biometrics today and if I get my visa approval dated 5th of May (for example). Will it be a problem for ILR. because I might have completed 4 years 11 months and 10 days. Do I have to do another extension?. Any suggestion much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Azhar

[vinny]

Perhaps a problem.

[azhar_new2004]

Can I wait for couple of weeks and then enroll my Biometrics so can make sure my approval date falls after my current expiry date.

I know within 15 working days I have to enroll biometrics. If I have failed to do so, what will be my next step.

[longshift]

It seems they are processing applications too quick now. Even if you enroll biometric on the 15th day which would be 10th May. You can still get approval within a week, leaving you short of full qualifying period for ILR.

Try and delay it till the last day. Don't miss it though. And hope for the best. A lot is at the descretion of the case workers. So you might get lucky.

[azhar_new2004]

Sorry to bother you all again.

I see this in the ILR section.

"Please do not send us your application more than 28 days before the end of your qualifying period. "

According to my knowledge, I can apply for ILR if I am completed 4 years 11 months and 3 days which makes me to apply 27 days before the end of my qualifying period.

Am I right? Please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks,
Azhar

[vinny]

You may apply for ILR 28 days prior to the completion of your qualifying period.