Asking proof only for serious or compelling reason also does not make any sense. What if some one went to attend relative or friend’s funeral and can some one ask friend’s parents for original death certificate for applying ILR? I am going email UBKA above scenario and ask for suggestion and update ...

I have a concern about the new IDI guidance on 5 years absences too: it is said on the bottom of page 11: In the following categories, absences must be for reasons connected with the applicant’s purpose for being in the UK or for serious or compelling compassionate reasons. Evidence, as specified a...

Hi SU2012, Do not mention you worked in India during that period with salary paid in India. They will reject based on below wording in rule. If the absences are in connection with other employment outside the UK, which demonstrates the UK employment is secondary, these are not permitted absences, an...

Some more intresting stuff

The Secretary of State considers the granting of ILR in the UK to be a privilege and the continuous period requirement is the minimum amount of time which a migrant must spend in employment or being economically active in the UK before being eligible to qualify for ILR.

That is good one..

I think if absences are less then 180 days...better to put as holidays irrespective reason you went outside.

But if I put 60days in one trip, do they question only you may have 25-30 annual leave and how did you took 60 days holidays

Hi ukswus

If any one absence is due to lost employment or unpaid leave, do they reject application?

Rule is not clear for Tier 1 applicant if they are outside 180 days...

Yes.. You need to get letter from your employer

What about some one without job out of uk for 60 days?

Hi All, My understanding regarding absences after reading policy, new set (o) form and guide are below http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/part6a/ Ref: 245 AAA, 245CD (j), 245CD-SD Set (O) Guidance: From 13th December 2012 applicants in qualifying employmen...

if I give reason for absence as 'some one ill in family' say for 20 days absence

DO I need to give 'compelling or compassionate reasons' letter along with medical certificate

No news on 90 days...but 180 days in 5 years.

(i) the applicant has been absent from the UK for a period of 180 days or less in any of the five consecutive 12 month periods preceding the date of the application for leave to remain;

if you try download form, still it downloads old form

Looks tier 1 (general) visa holder no need to submit any letters for absenses. But it is better take print out of rule if they demand for any letter (j) The applicant must provide the specified documents in paragraph 245CD-SD to evidence the reason for the absences set out in paragraph 245AAA, wher...

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New scamer

thanks kranthi15.

Just worried about how new rules will impact my case, waiting is only option till 13th Dec

11th May 2009 - 12th July 2009

this topic is different..can you please unlock?

Hi All, I am applying for ILR very soon WP (6 months) + remaining as tier 1 (general). I was out of UK for 148 days in last 5 years. In one single absence of 61 days without pay (I was transferred to Indian office since they do not had any project in UK), during that period I was on tier 1 general. ...

congratulations rushabhjvora.

4 Accountant & Agent Letters

Regarding point 4, what is Agent letters? is it required?
what does it contains?

Thanks wpilr_nov12

When does PEO slots released for Monday appointment (42 days later)?

Is it on Friday midnight or Sunday Midnight?

Can anyone please help with below query?

Date of work permit visa issued: 1st Feb 2008
Date of entry to UK: 7th Feb 2008
Current tier 1 visa valid till 4th March 2013

As per 28 days rule for applying ILR, Can I apply on 3rd Jan or 10th Jan 2013?