Number of Absences exceeding 180 days for ILR - Due to Research Reason
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 12:18 am
Hi,
I would appreciate some advise.
I am endorsed by UKRI and am on a 3 years route to ILR.
I have done alot of travelling during my 3 years period due to research reasons. I am now eligible for ILR but I am not sure how to demonstrate my absences were due to research reasons.
1. Is there a template letter I can use to get it signed by my employers
2. At some places, I read no specific evidence is required, just stating research activity in the application is sufficient, is it true?
3. Does anyone else had a similar situation, yourself or you may know someone, how was it dealt with it?
I would appreciate some advise.
I am endorsed by UKRI and am on a 3 years route to ILR.
I have done alot of travelling during my 3 years period due to research reasons. I am now eligible for ILR but I am not sure how to demonstrate my absences were due to research reasons.
1. Is there a template letter I can use to get it signed by my employers
2. At some places, I read no specific evidence is required, just stating research activity in the application is sufficient, is it true?
3. Does anyone else had a similar situation, yourself or you may know someone, how was it dealt with it?