Hello

I need guidance from expert of this site.

I am a WORK PERMIT holder and have entry clearance stamped on my passport.


My Work permit was granted on 20th Jun 2006 and i traveled to UK on 3rd Aug 2006. the guidelines say that you are eligible after 5 years of from when you granted your LEAVE TO ENTER. Now will i be qualifying to apply from 24th May or 3rd Jul? My work permit will be expiring on 20th Jun 2011 so how does this work and is LEAVE TO ENTER means the date from when your visa was valid or the date when you first traveled?


Thanks a lot in advance for helping me in this matter.

Regards,
Manya..

Hi,

To be eligible for ILR you need to complete 4yrs 11 months, and within this period you should not be out of the country for 180 days including travel dates. This 180 days cannot include 90 days of travel at strech.

Your 4yrs 11 months is calculated from the date of your arrival to UK.  The remaining 30days to complete 5yrs is the period in which you can apply or process your ILR.

Hope this helps.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/settlement/

Regards,