I am in a similar situation. I have bank statements until mid March and for Mar end salary i have ordered printed statement from Natwest which has my name, a/c no, sort code, dates, transactions and is on Natwest letterhead with logo. BUT THEY DONOT STAMP these statements. Can anyone tell me if this...

ilrapplicant2013- Did you offer all tickets for your trips outside UK as evidence?

I have about 25 plus in 5 years :D But no absence of 180 days in each year.

I am presuming its single absence of > 6 months (i.e. one trip of more than 6 months out of UK)

I dont understand the logic though :-(

As per new rules, one should not spend > 180 days in every year of last 5 years..then why this question!?

Anyway, the above is my interpretation..

I am writing down all trips, even if zero days (i.e. left uk on sat am and returned sun night). The form requires it.

Also, I had same question as you..re 6 months (7.11)- I think I am going to write down any single absence of > 180 days (which is NONE for me).

Great, thanks so much!

Can someone pls confirm this: 7.11- pls provide details of any periods of absence of more than 6 months during the time you lived in uk.. Q: IS THIS ABSENCE OF 6 MONTHS IN LAST 5 YEARS IN TOTAL OR SINGLE ABSENCE OF MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OR ABSENCE OF MORE THAN 6 MONTHS IN EVERY YEAR. 6.2: Would it be o...

Tina- Did Croydon PEO accept VISA debit card? the form for SET (O) does not mention VIS debit card!! pls could u reply ASAP. Thanks

Thanks all. The form SET (O) clearly states on page 2 of 59...under how can you pay? Cheque POSTAL ORDER Credit card (Visa, Master card, AMEX) Debit card (Delta, Maestro) bankers draft Also, one more question- for PEO appointments, do we have to pay separately for biometrics..or this is included in ...

Does anyone know that using bankers draft or postal order will not delay processing!? Will they process application same day!!?

I dont have enough limit on my credit cards. Can i use postal order?

I just discovered that they accept only Delta and Maestro for Debit cards. I was planning on using my debit card (VISA).

Pls help. I am applying at Croydon. Do you know if I pay by Postal order, they will process application on same day or delay the processing!? Thanks.

Thanks Kevin, will do surely! :D

H1-B to the US!!? Are you serious? There is a limit of 65,000 per year and this years quota has been filled up n 5 days!! If you are born in India or China- H1 B wait for green card is looong (currently those who applied for green card in 2004/2007 respectively are being processed) Well, agreed US h...

Great, thanks all. I am going to apply next week then. Fingers x.

OK thanks again. but I have been trying to search this rule ' you can apply 28 days before visa expiry date' if you entered within 90 days of EC. Where is this stated? Does UK BA website state this? Is this a new rule!!?

OK, thanks. Is this concession only if I fall short of my qualifying period (and I entered within 90 days) Source FAQ's: Q3 - When does my ILR qualifying period start? There are two scenarios. One is that ILR qualifying visa (e.g. Work Permit, Tier 1, HSMP, etc) was obtained by switching into that c...

My details:
Tier 1 general

EC : 21.5.2008
Entered UK on 2.6.2008
Current leave expires on 21.5.2013

Am I eligible to apply from:

a. 28 days before 21.5.2013 (This is what I have taken into consideration)
OR
b. 28 days before 2.6.2013 (which will be after 4.5.2013)

Please advise, thanks.

OK, I am in exact same situation as you. I travel on business and my regular salary in UK continues. All i can suggest is if possible get letters from your employers certifying that all those trips were for business only and that you got paid in UK.

You bet! Its hysterical

I guess same thing would apply- best to keep all P60's handy; if not the HMRC letter.

Avaya- get HMRC statement of tax/NI for last 5 years. Ring HMRC.

Would you be able to get a letter from your employer explaining why you needed to be in India for 217 days; exact nature of your work trip, etc. Were you paid in GBP or INR during that period?
It would be a good idea to get a HMRC summary of tax/NI paid over last 5 years.

Well, if you have been unemployed when out of UK there is not much you can do. Just say that and explain in your letter.

In my case I was employed through out but have changed jobs and ex-employers dont have past data.

I am in the same boat! I changed two jobs in last 5 yrs; I am on Tier 1 G and applying 1st week of May. There is no way my previous employers would certify my personal annual leave. My days out of UK on holidays (paid annual leave) are around 130, which over 5 years is 26 days per yr on an average o...

Thanks all. Any advice from the senior members!? Is anyone else facing the same problem..I mean contacting ex- employers and asking them to certify annual leave even though the total leave is in line with annual leave as per contract. What are others providing as evidence for leave from ex-employers...