Checklist / Other evidence of absence SET(O)

[Shah1698]

Hi experts,

I have been working in the UK since 1st Oct 2015 on Tier 2 general.

I switched employer in June 2017 and got new Tier 2 visa for another 4 years (I had no problem in switching)

I am now eligible to apply for ILR. However, I can't find my first employer tax record in my HMRC account. I called HMRC they said they don't have a record (for 1.8 years with first sponsor). I have P45, one P60 and few payslips from the previous sponsor. I got paid on time while I was working with them

I cannot contact my previous emplpyer since they are not trading now. Could you please advice if this affect y ILR application? What should I do?

Shah

[seagul]

Hi experts,

I have been working in the UK since 1st Oct 2015 on Tier 2 general.

I switched employer in June 2017 and got new Tier 2 visa for another 4 years (I had no problem in switching)

I am now eligible to apply for ILR. However, I can't find my first employer tax record in my HMRC account. I called HMRC they said they don't have a record (for 1.8 years with first sponsor). I have P45, one P60 and few payslips from the previous sponsor. I got paid on time while I was working with them

I cannot contact my previous emplpyer since they are not trading now. Could you please advice if this affect y ILR application? What should I do?

Shah

No sure how and why I can view my previous 10+ years of tax record by using the same hmrc gateway account.

[Shah1698]

I have bank statements that show my salary credits by that employer for that period. I have P60s and P45 and more than 7 months payslips.

It is only that HMRC record is missing in my gateway account. Not sure if UKVI could check in the backend or other source?

[Shah1698]

Hi guys, an update.

I sorted out this issue with HMRC. I thought it may help those in similar situation.

My first employer ran my payroll with temporary NI number so that record was not linked with my actual NI number so I couldn’t see the record in my online account.

After sending the proofs, HMRC merged data and got the record is now available.

I can apply for ILR now.

[rodvmu]

One question about this though, after merging you records did you request any special letter to HMRC or did you just print the information available on the HMRC portal/app?