Absent Letter & Employer Letter

[Silas]

Hi Everyone,

I am new registered but not new here as most of the time I can find the answer from previous posts without asking anyone.

Currently, I am about the submit my application (Tier 2 to ILR) but I am facing a problem with the tax code and payslip. I am not sure that is a matter or not.

Due to the current situation, most of the staff are working from home and my tax code was changed from 1250L to 1281L (working from home tax code for little home expenses). However, my payslip still on the old one which is 1250L. Obviously, my employee still paying the tax on time to HMRC. I told my account department already and they said they can either change that for me or that will be next month.

That would be great if someone can give me any advice on this?

Much appreciated!

Silas

[zimba]

Tax codes are adjusted by HMRC and this is normal. Working from home means that you are eligible to get £6 a week tax-free to cover your expenses. Your employer made a claim on your behalf and HMRC updated your tax code so that you get this automatically as part of your salary as you are paid through PAYE. This way you don't need to make a claim yourself.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/5480 ... -from-home

This has nothing to do with your work visa. No need for any change.

[Silas]

Hi Zimba,

Thanks for your reply.

Do you mean nothing I need to worry about if my tax code does not match on my payslip and I can submit my ILR application using this payslip? Of course, the salary amount is matching with my bank statement as usual.

Thanks for your advice.

Silas

[zimba]

Correct. This has no bearing on your application

[Silas]

Hi Zimba,

Good to hear that.

Thanks again and I feel safe now.

Much appreciated!

Silas

[Silas]

Hi Everyone,

I have a quick question regarding the absent letter which I am quite confusing. I know there are loads of people asking for similar before but I would like to ensure there is no problem.


I got 143 days absent in the UK over the past 5 years which including Sat/Sun/Bank holiday and no more than 180 days within any 12month period.

I got the letter from HR and they stated that all dates are Annual Paid Leave including Sat/Sun/Bank holiday. Is that okay? Or I should ask them to separate out which is the working day?

The letter comes with letterhead, representative of HR, and date but not officially signature due to the current working from home. Is it a matter without an actual signature?


Thanks again!

Silas



Absent Letter:
TO

UKVI

Set (O) Applications


Date: 19th February 2021


Private & Confidential

Subject: ILR Application – Absences from the UK

Name: XXXXXX
Nationality: XXXXXX
Passport No: XXXXXX

COS number: XXXXXX
SOC: 2139 – IT Consultant



Dear Sir/Madam,


Application of Mr. XXXXXX for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK under the Work Permit Tier 2 (General) approved employment category


This is to confirm that Mr. XXXXXX has been full time employed in the UK by XXXXXX as an IT Consultant since 27-03-2019

The following are dates detailing his absence from the UK. All of the absence was approved and fully paid leave

No. Exit Date Entry Date Number of Days Type of Leave
1 09-06-2016 12-06-2016 2 Annual Paid Leave
2 19-10-2016 22-10-2016 2 Annual Paid Leave
3 12-12-2016 14-12-2016 1 Annual Paid Leave
4 13-01-2017 15-01-2017 1 Annual Paid Leave
5 02-02-2017 05-02-2017 2 Annual Paid Leave
6 06-04-2017 09-04-2017 2 Annual Paid Leave
7 18-05-2017 11-06-2017 23 Annual Paid Leave
8 12-06-2017 15-06-2017 2 Annual Paid Leave
9 13-10-2017 15-10-2017 1 Annual Paid Leave
10 23-11-2017 27-11-2017 3 Annual Paid Leave
11 23-12-2017 01-01-2018 8 Annual Paid Leave
12 27-01-2018 29-01-2018 1 Annual Paid Leave
13 03-02-2018 05-02-2018 1 Annual Paid Leave
14 09-03-2018 06-04-2018 27 Annual Paid Leave
15 16-06-2018 19-06-2018 2 Annual Paid Leave
16 14-09-2018 28-09-2018 13 Annual Paid Leave
17 26-10-2018 29-10-2018 2 Annual Paid Leave
18 23-11-2018 03-12-2018 9 Annual Paid Leave
19 25-12-2018 28-12-2018 2 Annual Paid Leave
20 16-03-2019 19-03-2019 2 Annual Paid Leave
21 18-04-2019 21-04-2019 2 Annual Paid Leave
22 06-07-2019 07-07-2019 0 Annual Paid Leave
23 15-08-2019 19-08-2019 3 Annual Paid Leave
24 13-09-2019 15-09-2019 1 Annual Paid Leave
25 09-11-2019 24-11-2019 14 Annual Paid Leave
26 26-12-2019 29-12-2019 2 Annual Paid Leave
27 14-02-2020 01-03-2020 15 Annual Paid Leave
Total Number of Days absence from UK: 143

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Yours Sincerely,

XXXXXX - Head of HR
For & On Behalf of XXXXXX

Employer Letter

TO

UKVI

Set (O) Applications


Date: 19th February 2021


Private & Confidential


Subject: ILR Application – Employer Letter

Name: XXXXXX
Nationality: XXXXXX
Passport No: XXXXXX

COS number: XXXXXX
SOC: 2139 – IT Consultant
Current Annual Salary: £37,700, Working Hours: 35 hours/Week


This letter is to confirm that Mr. XXXXXX has been employed by XXXXXX as a full time and permanent employee as an IT Consultant since 27-03-2019 with a sponsored work permit Tier 2 (General).

Mr. XXXXXX current salary is £37,700 which is above the appropriate rate for the Job as stated in the codes of practice for Tier 2 sponsors, he is Paying NI and tax in the UK, his salary was deposited in his UK bank account.

Mr. XXXXXX wishes to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK on the basis of 5 years in continuous work permit approved employment. We are supportive of Mr. XXXXXX’s ILR application and confirm that we have a continuing need to employ him in the UK for the foreseeable future.

I should be grateful for your positive consideration of his application. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me

Yours Sincerely,

XXXXXX - Head of HR
For & On Behalf of XXXXXX

[Silas]

Is there anyone can reply me for this please.

Thanks a lot

[sjagadeesan]

Hi,

In your list of absences, have you listed all leaves taken in the 5 year period? I guess only the days you were absent from UK (travelled out of UK) is required to be approved by employer. Other general leaves within UK are not required. I will leave it to the experts to confirm anyways.

[Silas]

Hi Sjagadeesan,

Thanks for your reply.

They listed all of my leaves outside the UK as I reported to HR every time (even include Sat/Sun/Bank holiday). The list is not included general leave inside the UK

[zimba]

The letter looks fine

[Silas]

Hi Zimba,

Thanks for yot reply again.

Is that a matter if my HR stated all my absence outside the UK as a paid leave on my absence letter even Sat/Sun/Bank holiday? That would be great if you can assist me with that please.

Thanks again

Silas

[zimba]

Hi Zimba,

Thanks for yot reply again.

Is that a matter if my HR stated all my absence outside the UK as a paid leave on my absence letter even Sat/Sun/Bank holiday? That would be great if you can assist me with that please.

Thanks again

Silas

This is not important at all.

[Silas]

Hi Zimba,

Thanks again for the reply.

I may just be overthinking this. Do you mean on the letter doesn't really matter of the reason for leave or that is a working day or not as long as overall is not exceed the limit of 180days within any 12 months periods?


How about there is not actual signature? Is there any problem?

Silas

[zimba]

Details of the absence are not important to UKVI