Application to ILR, which date to use: BRP, vignette or entrance

[Ramzi85]

Hi,

I'm on a Tier 2 General visa, and I'm planning to apply for ILR. The problem is there is confusion on which dates I should use to count for the 28 days. I have three different dates:

BRP date: 11 October 2017
Vignette date: valid from 18 October 2017
Entry date: 31 October 2017

I use the vignette date I will have a problem as my BRP expires on the 14 Sept 2022. I will have to extend my visa before applying for ILR.

Can the BRP data be used instead? I have seen that the earliest between the three dates can be used. In this situation, I have only two days to make the application before my BRP expires.

Thank you.

[zimba]

Use the earliest date so it is the BRP. You do NOT need an extension. Apply before visa expiry and book your appointment within 28 days of completing your 5 years

[Ramzi85]

Thank you Zimba. I will use the BRP dates