Visa gap in 10 years duration

[Sukaina786]

Hi Everyone,

Background: My first entry in UK was in Feb 2004 on a student visa. After I completed my studies, I was granted IGS visa and then Tier 2 sponsored visa which is continuing till 2015. I will be eligible for naturalisation in Feb 2014 which I would like to avail.

My issue: My student visa expired back in Jun 2005 and I applied for a student visa extension via my university. My university delayed to send my documents to UKBA as they misplaced my passport. After chasing my university for days, they managed to locate my passport and then applied for the student visa extension. During this period I continued to live in UK. Eventually I received the student visa extension in Dec 2005. Considering my situation, do I qualify for 10 years lawful residence in the UK from Feb 2004 to Feb 2014?

Any advice will be gratefully received.

[Lucapooka]

Before you become eligible for naturalisation, you need to have ILR. Consider revsing your question.

[Sukaina786]

Before you become eligible for naturalisation, you need to have ILR. Consider revsing your question.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I have reposted my question under ILR.