covering letter mandatory?

[lifeRockss1]

Hi couple of questions,

1) Is it mandatory to upload a covering letter for ILR via Tier 2 route?
If so what should be the content.

2) There was no section in the form to tell what date did I received my first entry clearance (which forms the basis of 5 years -28 days eligibility) There was date of first entry which was a month later than entry clearance date. So would they have this data and hence not needed to enter in any form?

have a wonderful weekend.

[CR001]

1. No.

2. Date of entry is exactly that, date of entry. The question does not ask the date your visa was issued!! HO obviously do know the rules!!

[lifeRockss1]

Thanks much CROO1. appreciate your quick response.
I was bit nervous since I have switched my visa once so BRP has much later date so was confused where to mentioned 1st date.