ILR application queries

[MeganT1701]

Thank you for the help from the curators of these boards, the information has been very useful.

I am trying to calculate the earliest date I can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain under SET(O) and have had conflicting advice regarding the date from which I can count back 28 days + 5 years and apply. My entire residence period had been under a Tier 2 general visa.

Date entered the UK: 15/06/2016
UK Entry Clearance Valid From 14/06/16 and Valid Until 14/07/2016
Biometrics Residence Permit Date of Issue: 31/05/2016

Would appreciate advisement regarding which is the appropriate earliest date to start calculating my qualifying period. Thanks very much

[zimba]

Earliest date of eligibility: The initial Tier 2 visa issue date + 5 years - 28 days
The issue date is the earliest date that appears either on your approval letter, visa sticker or BRP

[MeganT1701]

Reposted under my account as per discussion with moderator Zimba

Hello, many thanks for the help from the moderators on these boards. I am applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain under Set(O). I have resided in the UK for 5 years in May under a Tier 2 Visa and my husband is applying with me as a dependent spouse. I have a few questions regarding our application please:

1) Immigration Details: "Do you have any Home Office reference numbers?"
I have Tier 2 visas from June 2016 and May 2018- do they want these reference numbers or does this refer to a previous ILR application?

2) Regarding my spouse's application: "Have you had any absences from the UK during any leave granted since 11 January 2018?"
Do I include absences from 11 Jan 2018 or from when our new visa started in June 2018?

3) Regarding documents: "Part 3: Consent for the Home Office to verify information from third party sponsor"
Does this count if I am working in the UK under a sponsored work visa or does this refer to an individual who is providing financial assistance?

4) Evidence of Cohabitation: "Provide documentary evidence of cohabitation since you were last granted leave (up to a maximum of two years)"
I did not have documents addressed to both of us so I have included bank statements in my spouse's name, bank statement in my name, utility bills in my spouse's name, mobile phone bills in my name, and a credit card bill in my name (all to same address)- does this sound acceptable?
I was last granted leave in May 2018 but since it says up to a maximum of 2 years, I've included documents from May 2019 to May 2021, is this correct?

5) Documents: "Evidence of Mrs xxxxxxx immigration status in the UK"
This is my current BRP correct?

Thank you for your help!

[zimba]

1. Ignore that
2. From June 2018
3. No. Ignore part 3
4. Yes it is correct
5. BRP is correct