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ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 1:26 pm
by numerical
Hello, I am in the process of collecting relevant documents to prepare for my submission soon. I have received my support letter from employer covers the employment along with the paid leave confirmation. All of my annual leaves (record) are matching with my absences from UK but 2:
1) I have a 10 days absence travel to Sweden for work related (but nothing was mentioned in my support letter).
2) I have a 5 day working remotely abroad while on holiday at my home country (also not mentioned in the support letter, but allowed by the company's policy).
Here is the section in my support letter about the paid leave:
"I can confirm that, ______’s annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) is XX days per year and that ________’s annual leave entitlement has not been exceeded over the entire tenure of their employment with _____."
Here are my questions if any of you can kindly help please:
1) Do I need a letter from employer about my work in Sweden?
2) Ok for the existing support letter to cover about my leave, but not including the 5 day absence not covered by annual leave?
Thank you
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 2:37 pm
by Ticktack
numerical wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 1:26 pm
Hello, I am in the process of collecting relevant documents to prepare for my submission soon. I have received my support letter from employer covers the employment along with the paid leave confirmation. All of my annual leaves (record) are matching with my absences from UK but 2:
1) I have a 10 days absence travel to Sweden for work related (but nothing was mentioned in my support letter).
2) I have a 5 day working remotely abroad while on holiday at my home country (also not mentioned in the support letter, but allowed by the company's policy).
Here is the section in my support letter about the paid leave:
"I can confirm that, ______’s annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) is XX days per year and that ________’s annual leave entitlement has not been exceeded over the entire tenure of their employment with _____."
Here are my questions if any of you can kindly help please:
1) Do I need a letter from employer about my work in Sweden?
2) Ok for the existing support letter to cover about my leave, but not including the 5 day absence not covered by annual leave?
Thank you
A simple letter saying that all leaves from work taken are allowed based on company policy and agreement, is absolutely fine.
You're not in prison and don't need your company endorsing every movement that you make.
Don't overthink the process.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:17 pm
by zimba
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:23 pm
by numerical
Ticktack wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 2:37 pm
numerical wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 1:26 pm
Hello, I am in the process of collecting relevant documents to prepare for my submission soon. I have received my support letter from employer covers the employment along with the paid leave confirmation. All of my annual leaves (record) are matching with my absences from UK but 2:
1) I have a 10 days absence travel to Sweden for work related (but nothing was mentioned in my support letter).
2) I have a 5 day working remotely abroad while on holiday at my home country (also not mentioned in the support letter, but allowed by the company's policy).
Here is the section in my support letter about the paid leave:
"I can confirm that, ______’s annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) is XX days per year and that ________’s annual leave entitlement has not been exceeded over the entire tenure of their employment with _____."
Here are my questions if any of you can kindly help please:
1) Do I need a letter from employer about my work in Sweden?
2) Ok for the existing support letter to cover about my leave, but not including the 5 day absence not covered by annual leave?
Thank you
A simple letter saying that all leaves from work taken are allowed based on company policy and agreement, is absolutely fine.
You're not in prison and don't need your company endorsing every movement that you make.
Don't overthink the process.
Thank you! I've drafted my covering letter, so I will keep this in mind.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:51 pm
by numerical
Thanks for this. I also would appreciate if you can help out with the documents required to be submitted as the cohabitation says up to 2 years only. In general, for documentation required: does this means, I dont need to submit any bills/tenancy agreement/bank statements/council tax for anything older than 2 years?
Sorry as this is out of the original topic, but it is a bit stressful having to find the old documents, but I am only doing this following recommendation of a friend who did their ILR application earlier this year.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:59 pm
by Ticktack
numerical wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:51 pm
Thanks for this. I also would appreciate if you can help out with the documents required to be submitted as the cohabitation says up to 2 years only. In general, for documentation required: does this means, I dont need to submit any bills/tenancy agreement/bank statements/council tax for anything older than 2 years?
Sorry as this is out of the original topic, but it is a bit stressful having to find the old documents, but I am only doing this following recommendation of a friend who did their ILR application earlier this year.
Start saving up documents for the next 2.5 years. Minimum 2 years. What you've used for this new extension (bills/tenancy agreement/bank statements/council tax) isn't needed anymore, fresh start.
Nature of the beast!
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 5:15 pm
by zimba
numerical wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:51 pm
Thanks for this. I also would appreciate if you can help out with the documents required to be submitted as the cohabitation says up to 2 years only. In general, for documentation required: does this means, I dont need to submit any bills/tenancy agreement/bank statements/council tax for anything older than 2 years?
Sorry as this is out of the original topic, but it is a bit stressful having to find the old documents, but I am only doing this following recommendation of a friend who did their ILR application earlier this year.
The cohabitation document requirement does not even show up in the immigration rules. There is no specific requirement at all. ANY evidence can be used
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:44 am
by numerical
Cheers again.
Another one please, if you can help. As I was reading through the "Skilled Worker caseworker guidance", I am a bit confused with the English requirement for my ILR application. I am using the 5 year Tier 2 (general) route which, but in the set(o) form, i answered No to the English Language Question: 'Have you previously been granted leave to remain under Tier 2(General) as a doctor, dentist, nurse, and passed an English Language assessment accepted by relevant regulated professional body as a requirement for registration?'
With this, I have to provide my degree cert as a proof which is not a problem, but I thought I had to do that to get my Tier 2 (I switched from Tier 4 post study in the UK). Why am I asked to provide proof for English language requirement? Maybe I didn't answer any of the set(o) question in the form correctly, that's my concern.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:59 am
by Ticktack
numerical wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:44 am
Cheers again.
Another one please, if you can help. As I was reading through the "Skilled Worker caseworker guidance", I am a bit confused with the English requirement for my ILR application. I am using the 5 year Tier 2 (general) route which, but in the set(o) form, i answered No to the English Language Question: 'Have you previously been granted leave to remain under Tier 2(General) as a doctor, dentist, nurse, and passed an English Language assessment accepted by relevant regulated professional body as a requirement for registration?'
With this, I have to provide my degree cert as a proof which is not a problem, but I thought I had to do that to get my Tier 2 (I switched from Tier 4 post study in the UK). Why am I asked to provide proof for English language requirement? Maybe I didn't answer any of the set(o) question in the form correctly, that's my concern.
At every step, you would be required to provide proof of English language.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:19 am
by numerical
Ticktack wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:59 am
numerical wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:44 am
Cheers again.
Another one please, if you can help. As I was reading through the "Skilled Worker caseworker guidance", I am a bit confused with the English requirement for my ILR application. I am using the 5 year Tier 2 (general) route which, but in the set(o) form, i answered No to the English Language Question: 'Have you previously been granted leave to remain under Tier 2(General) as a doctor, dentist, nurse, and passed an English Language assessment accepted by relevant regulated professional body as a requirement for registration?'
With this, I have to provide my degree cert as a proof which is not a problem, but I thought I had to do that to get my Tier 2 (I switched from Tier 4 post study in the UK). Why am I asked to provide proof for English language requirement? Maybe I didn't answer any of the set(o) question in the form correctly, that's my concern.
At every step, you would be required to provide proof of English language.
ok thanks for the info. all good then with my understanding.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:02 pm
by numerical
Hello, quick 2 questions to help me please:
1) Do I need to include my holidays in Ireland as count of the absent from UK and CD?
2) We plan to apply the citizenship for our child as she was born in the UK, after we get our ILR. Thing is, our visa is valid until Dec 5th 2022. If we get our ILR after the date, is there going to be a problem for us to apply the MN1 route if her visa is expired?
Thank you.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:41 pm
by Ticktack
numerical wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:02 pm
Hello, quick 2 questions to help me please:
1) Do I need to include my holidays in Ireland as count of the absent from UK and CD?
Yes, let them make a choice if to count it or not.
2) We plan to apply the citizenship for our child as she was born in the UK, after we get our ILR. Thing is, our visa is valid until Dec 5th 2022. If we get our ILR after the date, is there going to be a problem for us to apply the MN1 route if her visa is expired? Nope, UK born children don't need any valid immigration visa to apply to register as a Brit. You might have a problem with healthcare though and might be required to pay full bill if you use the NHS, so you might want to consider health insurance for your daughter if and when visa expires. @JB007 has all the pointers in this regards.
Thank you.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:48 pm
by Ticktack
Ticktack wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:41 pm
numerical wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:02 pm
Hello, quick 2 questions to help me please:
1) Do I need to include my holidays in Ireland as count of the absent from UK and CD?
Yes, let them make a choice if to count it or not.
2) We plan to apply the citizenship for our child as she was born in the UK, after we get our ILR. Thing is, our visa is valid until Dec 5th 2022. If we get our ILR after the date, is there going to be a problem for us to apply the MN1 route if her visa is expired? Nope, UK born children don't need any valid immigration visa to apply to register as a Brit. You might have a problem with healthcare though and might be required to pay full bill if you use the NHS, so you might want to consider health insurance for your daughter if and when visa expires. @JB007 has all the pointers in this regards.
Thank you.
Nope, UK born children don't need any valid immigration visa to apply to register as a Brit. You might have a problem with healthcare though and might be required to pay full bill if you use the NHS, so you might want to consider health insurance for your daughter if and when visa expires. @JB007 has all the pointers in this regards.
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Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:32 pm
by numerical
Just submitted my application, any tips to get the UKVCAS appointment soonest?
Also thanks all for the answers and help. Appreciate the time and kindness
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 3:41 am
by AmazonianX
numerical wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:32 pm
Just submitted my application, any tips to get the UKVCAS appointment soonest?
Also thanks all for the answers and help. Appreciate the time and kindness
You will be presented with available appointments as at the time of checking, there is no guarantee of soonest however the more frequent you check probably snag one.
Also check further afield
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:56 pm
by numerical
Hello, I've got an appointment for in 2 weeks time. Is it safe to assume that I have time (up to until 48 hr before appointment day) to upload the documents? Thanks in advance
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:35 am
by CR001
numerical wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:56 pm
Hello, I've got an appointment for in 2 weeks time. Is it safe to assume that I have time (up to until 48 hr before appointment day) to upload the documents? Thanks in advance
Yes
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:51 am
by numerical
Thanks for the reply. I have received my employer letter dated 10th October, and I am planning to upload this before 10th November. Now, is there any guideline stating how old the document/letter that can be accepted?
Also, with my latest payslip + bank statement to be uploaded. I guess, this would be the October payslip and the statement which shows the matching transaction, correct?
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:12 am
by CR001
The date of application is the date you submit and pay online and NOT the biometric appointment date.
Your documents cannot be older than 28 days on the date of application!
Yes, your bank statement must reflect the pay for the payslip you are using.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:10 pm
by numerical
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:12 am
The date of application is the date you submit and pay online and NOT the biometric appointment date.
Your documents cannot be older than 28 days on the date of application!
Yes, your bank statement must reflect the pay for the payslip you are using.
Thank you for the quick reply. I always forget about the count is from the application date, so cheers for clearing this up
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:46 pm
by numerical
I have a doubt regarding the verification checks consent forms. I understand I as the applicant need to sign the Part 1. In my application, I have included my spouse (dependent Tier 2) but we dont have a joint bank account. So, I believe that my spouse nor I dont need to sign Part 2? (but we do have both names in council tax invoice and severn trent water bills). I am struggling to understand for Part 3 consent form too.
Can anyone help please?
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:04 pm
by numerical
Also, quick confirmations please for passport and tenancy agreement documents scanning to be uploaded.
Passport - Do I need to scan every single page (including empty ones) or just the pages with stamps?
Tenancy agreement - Scan and upload every single page or just the front page with my name? (and spouse's for cohabitation evidence and proof of address).
Thank you in advance!
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:40 am
by AmazonianX
numerical wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:04 pm
Also, quick confirmations please for passport and tenancy agreement documents scanning to be uploaded.
Passport - Do I need to scan every single page (including empty ones) or just the pages with stamps?
Tenancy agreement - Scan and upload every single page or just the front page with my name? (and spouse's for cohabitation evidence and proof of address).
Thank you in advance!
It does not cost much to scan all for the sake of your application. This is a question replete on the forum.
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:43 am
by AmazonianX
numerical wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:46 pm
I have a doubt regarding the verification checks consent forms. I understand I as the applicant need to sign the Part 1. In my application, I have included my spouse (dependent Tier 2) but we dont have a joint bank account. So, I believe that my spouse nor I dont need to sign Part 2? (but we do have both names in council tax invoice and severn trent water bills). I am struggling to understand for Part 3 consent form too.
Can anyone help please?
Sign Part 1
Spouse Sign Part 2 (account does not only only mean with bank!)
Part 3 write Not Applicable
Re: ILR application - absence from UK questions
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:03 pm
by numerical
AmazonianX wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:43 am
numerical wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:46 pm
I have a doubt regarding the verification checks consent forms. I understand I as the applicant need to sign the Part 1. In my application, I have included my spouse (dependent Tier 2) but we dont have a joint bank account. So, I believe that my spouse nor I dont need to sign Part 2? (but we do have both names in council tax invoice and severn trent water bills). I am struggling to understand for Part 3 consent form too.
Can anyone help please?
Sign Part 1
Spouse Sign Part 2 (account does not only only mean with bank!)
Part 3 write Not Applicable
Thanks for this. I've signed Part 1, Spouse has signed Part 2, and I wrote Not Applicable on Part 3, all scanned ready to be uploaded.