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Tier 2 General 2016 > ILR 2021 Application Date Eligibility and Documents

Post by dave101 » Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:24 am

Hello All,

I arrived in UK on 17-Feb-2016 (BRP Issue Date 02-Feb-2016) on Tier 2 General, however, started working from 1st March 2016.

Question 1: When (earliest date) can I apply for ILR?

Question 2: Since I switched my employer once in 2018 March and if the old employer does not give me a letter of continuous residence (which has dates when I was out of the country during that time) would that be a problem?

Question 3: Is there any portal from where I can find the list of documents required so that I can start preparing from now? The Gov.uk does not provide much information.


Thank you so much!

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Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Is NARIC letter required for a US Bachelor's Degree?

Post by dave101 » Thu Nov 12, 2020 4:10 pm

Hi,

I am in the process of applying for ILR as I currently hold a Tier 2 General Visa. One of the documents required in the application check list is to provide "NARIC letter that confirms the qualification meets or exceeds the recognized standard of a Bachelor's or Masters degree or PhD in the UK"

Question: I have a bachelor's degree from a US State University. Do I have to use NARIC services to pay for Visas and Nationality Service (English proficiency) which is roughly £140.00 + VAT* (£168.00) .

Thank you!

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Is NARIC letter required for a US Bachelor's Degree?

Post by CULLINAN » Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:44 pm

dave101 wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 4:10 pm
Hi,

I am in the process of applying for ILR as I currently hold a Tier 2 General Visa. One of the documents required in the application check list is to provide "NARIC letter that confirms the qualification meets or exceeds the recognized standard of a Bachelor's or Masters degree or PhD in the UK"

Question: I have a bachelor's degree from a US State University. Do I have to use NARIC services to pay for Visas and Nationality Service (English proficiency) which is roughly £140.00 + VAT* (£168.00) .

Thank you!

https://www.gov.uk/english-language/degrees-in-english
If your degree is not from a UK university you’ll need:

a copy of your degree certificate
an Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) from UK NARIC confirming the degree is equivalent to a UK qualification.
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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Is NARIC letter required for a US Bachelor's Degree?

Post by dave101 » Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:49 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:44 pm
dave101 wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 4:10 pm
Hi,

I am in the process of applying for ILR as I currently hold a Tier 2 General Visa. One of the documents required in the application check list is to provide "NARIC letter that confirms the qualification meets or exceeds the recognized standard of a Bachelor's or Masters degree or PhD in the UK"

Question: I have a bachelor's degree from a US State University. Do I have to use NARIC services to pay for Visas and Nationality Service (English proficiency) which is roughly £140.00 + VAT* (£168.00) .

Thank you!

https://www.gov.uk/english-language/degrees-in-english
If your degree is not from a UK university you’ll need:

a copy of your degree certificate
an Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) from UK NARIC confirming the degree is equivalent to a UK qualification.
Thank you for your response. I will get a certification/letter from NARIC confirming the degree is equivalent to a UK qualification.

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Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Date Eligibility

Post by dave101 » Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:12 pm

Hi,

I had arrived in the UK on 17-Feb-2016 on Tier 2 General Visa.
When can I apply for ILR? Based on my calculations (28 days prior to completion of 5 years) would that be 21st Jan-2021. Is that correct?

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Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Bank Statement Document

Post by dave101 » Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:15 pm

Hi,

One of the requirements when filing for the ILR is to submit the latest bank statement of the salary account.

My question is that does it matter how much funds you have in the account or as long as the salary is paid/reflected in the account per the COS is all that matters?

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Bank Statement Document

Post by srsw » Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:22 pm

Funds doesn't matter, it's the salary on pay slip that should match to your bank statement
My advice is based on personal research/experience, so pls check relevant UKVI sources.

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Date Eligibility

Post by CR001 » Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:41 pm

dave101 wrote:
Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:12 pm
Hi,

I had arrived in the UK on 17-Feb-2016 on Tier 2 General Visa.
When can I apply for ILR? Based on my calculations (28 days prior to completion of 5 years) would that be 21st Jan-2021. Is that correct?

Thank you.
1. Can you please stop posting ILR queries in the tier 2 sub forum. Keep ALL your questions in this topic in the ILR sub forum!! All topics merged!!

2. Issue date of initial visa minutes 28 days.
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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Bank Statement Document

Post by dave101 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:40 am

Thank you for the answer. Sure, didn't realize. Will keep this in mind going forward.

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Date Eligibility

Post by dave101 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:41 am

CR001 wrote:
Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:41 pm
dave101 wrote:
Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:12 pm
Hi,

I had arrived in the UK on 17-Feb-2016 on Tier 2 General Visa.
When can I apply for ILR? Based on my calculations (28 days prior to completion of 5 years) would that be 21st Jan-2021. Is that correct?

Thank you.
1. Can you please stop posting ILR queries in the tier 2 sub forum. Keep ALL your questions in this topic in the ILR sub forum!! All topics merged!!

2. Issue date of initial visa minutes 28 days.

Thank you for your answer. Sure, didn't realize. Take it easy. Will keep this in mind going forward.

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Tier 2 General > ILR Absence Letter from Employer

Post by dave101 » Wed Dec 02, 2020 2:01 pm

Hi,

I am preparing documents for applying for ILR and find below the summary of absences (These include public holidays and weekends as well):

1st Year : 30
2nd Year: 51
3nd Year: 43
4nd Year: 59
5nd Year: 78

I was continuously employed during the entire duration and had changed employer once after the initial 2 years.

I am in the process of requesting the letters from both my employers and wanted to ask

1. Is it okay to mention the reason as "Paid Annual Leave". I was employed during that time and was paid in full. Some of the travel was over the weekend and bank holiday or do I need to have another reason category like "Bank Holiday/Weekend"

2. In year 5 (2020 - 78 days) I had traveled to Europe and was working remotely. So it is okay to mention "Paid Annual Leave" or need to call out "Worked Remotely", will this cause any concern?

Thank you so much!

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Date Eligibility

Post by CR001 » Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:46 pm

CR001 wrote:
Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:41 pm
1. Can you please stop posting ILR queries in the tier 2 sub forum. Keep ALL your questions in this topic in the ILR sub forum!! All topics merged!!
Is anything about posting all queries in one topic unclear?
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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR 2021 Application Date Eligibility

Post by dave101 » Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:06 am

CR001 wrote:
Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:46 pm
CR001 wrote:
Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:41 pm
1. Can you please stop posting ILR queries in the tier 2 sub forum. Keep ALL your questions in this topic in the ILR sub forum!! All topics merged!!
Is anything about posting all queries in one topic unclear?
Hi,

Actually I am not. This query was posted under Indefinite Leave to Remain forum.

1. Am I still using the incorrect forum? Please suggest how I can fix it.

Thanks,

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR Absence Letter from Employer

Post by CR001 » Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:29 pm

You were requested to keep all questions in one topic please
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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR Absence Letter from Employer

Post by dave101 » Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:13 pm

CR001 wrote:
Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:29 pm
You were requested to keep all questions in one topic please
Hi,

Apologies.

I`ll post all ILR related queries to "United Kingdom - non-Tier < Indefinite Leave to Remain" section/topic

Also, it seems that my query hasn't been answered. Is there a way to delete this query and repost or shall I wait for someone to respond?

Please suggest.

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR Absence Letter from Employer

Post by dave101 » Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:49 am

Hi,

Reposting my query.

I am preparing documents for applying for ILR and find below the summary of absences (These include public holidays and weekends as well):

1st Year: 30
2nd Year: 51
3nd Year: 43
4nd Year: 59
5nd Year: 78


I am in the process of requesting the letters from the employer and wanted to ask:

1. Is it okay to mention the reason as "Paid Annual Leave". I was employed during that time and was paid in full. Some of the travel was over the weekend and bank holiday or do I need to have another reason category like "Bank Holiday/Weekend"

2. In year 5 (2020 - 78 days) I had traveled to Europe and was working remotely. So it is okay to mention "Paid Annual Leave" or need to call out "Worked Remotely"?

Thank you so much!

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR Absence Letter from Employer

Post by dave101 » Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:24 am

CR001 wrote:
Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:29 pm
You were requested to keep all questions in one topic please
Hi,

Happy New Year! Hope you well.

For some reason, no one has provided any input on my last query. Please suggest what is the best way forward?

Thank you,

Dev

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR Absence Letter from Employer

Post by BGMBGK » Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:03 pm

Dear Dave,
I am new to this forum.
My ILR query best reflects yours.

I presume you have now had your ILR processed.
I will be grateful if you can let me know your experience.

Especially regarding unpaid leave , and absences more than 30 in any rolling year

Kind regards
Adarsh

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Re: Tier 2 General > ILR Absence Letter from Employer

Post by vinny » Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:30 pm

The changes appear to require no qualification for absences under 180 days.
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