u/Cruiser0091

Hi everyone,

I had a question about Skilled Worker visa curtailment and ILR eligibility.

If someone on a Skilled Worker visa becomes eligible for ILR during their curtailment period, and then secures a new sponsored role within that curtailment period, would they still be able to apply for ILR after securing the new job?

In this scenario, there may be around one month of unemployment between roles.

Would that employment gap affect ILR eligibility, assuming they remain lawfully in the UK and secure sponsorship before the curtailment period ends? Also, would they need to wait for the first salary slip from the new employer before applying, or would the new CoS / Skilled Worker application approval be sufficient?

Thanks in advance.