Mistake on online form

[Mtb43]

Hi dear people,

I’ve submitted the online application tonight.
Unfortunately, I’ve realised I made an error and included an absence of 22/12/18 to 30/12/19, this period alone being ofer 365 days. Obviously, I meant to put 30/12/18..

The other thing I’ve realised is that I came to the UK in 2012 and have included all absences since 2012. This would make the application go above 450 days as it’s covering a period of 7 years. If you look at the past 5 years then that would be under 450 days.

Questions:

1. Regarding the wrong date inserted, what is the best way to correct this? I am hoping it’s possible...
2. Regarding the absences. Should I also include something to ask them to only consider the past 5 years?

Many thanks for your help.. really stressed out about this now, looking for some solutions and peace of mind...

[CULLINAN]

Hi dear people,

I’ve submitted the online application tonight.
Unfortunately, I’ve realised I made an error and included an absence of 22/12/18 to 30/12/19, this period alone being ofer 365 days. Obviously, I meant to put 30/12/18..

The other thing I’ve realised is that I came to the UK in 2012 and have included all absences since 2012. This would make the application go above 450 days as it’s covering a period of 7 years. If you look at the past 5 years then that would be under 450 days.

Questions:

1. Regarding the wrong date inserted, what is the best way to correct this? I am hoping it’s possible...
2. Regarding the absences. Should I also include something to ask them to only consider the past 5 years?

Many thanks for your help.. really stressed out about this now, looking for some solutions and peace of mind...

Relax. Print the relevant pages, edit manually, add a cover letter and upload the edit pages along with all other documents BEFORE the UKVCAS appointment. You will be okay.

[Mtb43]

Thank you dear Sir. What should the cover letter include?

Many thanks!

[CULLINAN]

Thank you dear Sir. What should the cover letter include?

Many thanks!

Simply the corrections if any. Absences are only needed for the last 5 years qualifying period. I would advise you to correct the wrong date inserted though.

[Mtb43]

Thank you dear Sir. What should the cover letter include?

Many thanks!

Simply the corrections if any. Absences are only needed for the last 5 years qualifying period. I would advise you to correct the wrong date inserted though.

Thank you. So I'll make the correction.

Was I right to include every absence from 2012 or should I have included just the ones from 2014 onwards? As mentioned previously, I'm over the 450 days in the 7 year period but I have 420 days outside the country in the last 5 years. Would they automatically just look at the last 5 years or should I mention this in the cover letter as well?

[CULLINAN]

Thank you dear Sir. What should the cover letter include?

Many thanks!

Simply the corrections if any. Absences are only needed for the last 5 years qualifying period. I would advise you to correct the wrong date inserted though.

Thank you. So I'll make the correction.

Was I right to include every absence from 2012 or should I have included just the ones from 2014 onwards? As mentioned previously, I'm over the 450 days in the 7 year period but I have 420 days outside the country in the last 5 years. Would they automatically just look at the last 5 years or should I mention this in the cover letter as well?

Your application is only based on 5 years qualifying period. You should only have mentioned 5 years absences. If I was you, I would clarify it also as I dont like taking any risks with HO.