Hello,

I hope I can get some help here.

I went through some of the messages posted but it did not find satisfactory answer to my questions.

I have got one odd scenario with me.

I am currently working here in the UK on WP(2yrs 10Months 20 days) and HSMP (since 05 Jan 07)  and will be completing 5 years (counting from the date of entry to the UK 14 Feb 2004 ) on 14 Feb 2009

I was issued visa in the following order of date

Date of Issue Valid until
03 Feb 04 03 Feb 06
Date of landing is 14 Feb 2004

Extension of WP
Date of Issue Valid Until
08 Feb 06 16 Jan 06

HSMP
05 Jan 07 05 Jan 09

Now I have got 40 days less for the completion of my 5 years as per my visa.

I would like to know if I can apply for ILR or I should have to take HSMP extension?


Thanks in advance.

I believe you will have to apply for an extension first and afterwards for ILR. Otherwise your stay here will become illegal.

E Fidan
Administrator