Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain on Tier 2 visa requirement - do the 5 years of working need to be continous? [closed]

1. Can I apply for indefinite leave to remain before 5 years?
2. Can I apply for ILR 28 days before 5 years?
3. Does Tier 5 visa count towards ILR?
4. When can I apply ILR after Tier 2?
5. How much does it cost for indefinite leave to remain in the UK?
6. What documents do I need for indefinite leave to remain?
7. Can I apply for ILR after 5 years in 10 years route?
8. What is the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain?
9. How early I can apply for ILR?
10. Can I extend my Tier 5 visa?
11. Can I change from Tier 5 to Tier 2?
12. How long can you stay out of the UK with indefinite leave to remain?

Can I apply for indefinite leave to remain before 5 years?

Qualifying for Indefinite Leave to Remain

There are various routes a person can take in order to qualify for ILR. Certain applicants can apply for ILR after 2 years, while the majority can do so after 5 years residence if all other requirements are met.

Can I apply for ILR 28 days before 5 years?

1-You can apply for settlement up to 28 days before you will reach the end of the qualifying period, if you apply earlier than that, your application may be refused.

Does Tier 5 visa count towards ILR?

The normal qualifying period to obtain ILR is 5 years. However, not every visa category is counted as “qualifying” for ILR. For instance, time spent in the UK on a Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa or a student visa does not count towards the 5 years period.

When can I apply ILR after Tier 2?

You need to apply for your ILR status before your current Tier 2 Visa expires. However, you cannot submit your request more than 28 days before the completion of your five-year qualifying period.

How much does it cost for indefinite leave to remain in the UK?

A migrant applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK has to pay £2,389. The cost to the Home Office of processing an ILR application is £243 — so the fee is set at ten times higher than the actual administrative cost.

What documents do I need for indefinite leave to remain?

Your ILR document checklist is as follows:

• A passport or other valid travel document.
• Information which details periods of absence.
• Proof of English language ability (if applicable)
• Life in the UK test information.
• A Biometric Residence Permit (if one has been issued to you)
• Accommodation information.

Can I apply for ILR after 5 years in 10 years route?

If you cannot do this, you may have to move to the 'Ten Year Route to Settlement. ' Without Indefinite Leave to Remain you cannot apply for British Citizenship on this route. If you are married to a British Citizen, you can apply for British Citizenship as soon as you are granted Indefinite Leave to Remain.

What is the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain?

Visas leading to ILR after 5 years

How early I can apply for ILR?

Suppose the person eligibility for ILR start from 02-May-2011 then he will be completing his 5 year period on 02-May-2016. The earliest he can apply was not more than 28 days before.

Can I extend my Tier 5 visa?

You can extend your visa for whichever is the shortest of: up to 12 months. the time on your certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days. the time needed to extend your stay to the maximum of 24 months.

Can I change from Tier 5 to Tier 2?

This is a welcome change to the Immigration Rules. Under the prior Points Based System, Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Migrants were generally unable to switch from inside the country into the Tier 2 (General) category.

How long can you stay out of the UK with indefinite leave to remain?

There are a number of immigration categories where it is possible to qualify for indefinite leave to remain ILR after 5 years. Some of these categories include a requirement to spend not more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 month period during the 5 years.