When does the continuous residence period start?

When exactly does the eligible date start from for tier 2 skilled worker visa holder applying for ILR? Is it the date that I entered UK for the role with the 30-day visa before getting the BRP or is it the "valid from" date on the BRP?

Public Answer

For Tier 2 skilled worker visa holders applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), the eligibility for the residency period generally starts from the date you were granted your Tier 2/SW visa or the date you entered the UK, whichever is later.

Usually, the “valid from” date on your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is the start date of your visa’s validity. However, the actual start date for your eligibility for ILR could be the date you entered the UK if that date is later than the “valid from” date on your BRP.

To clarify, the qualifying period for ILR is usually based on continuous residence in the UK for a specific duration, typically five years for most Tier 2 visa holders. During this time, you must have complied with the immigration rules and spent a certain amount of time in the UK. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

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