Where can I find a complete list of documents to support ILR application for Skilled Worker Visa holders?

[nursahib]

Hi,

I'm trying to understand when a skilled worker visa holder can apply for ILR.

Section "Check immigration history" says following on this matter:

You must count backwards from whichever of the following is most beneficial to the applicant to see whether they meet the qualifying period:

- the date of application
- any date up to 28 days after the date of application
- the date of decision

And then, in the section Counting the continuous residence period it says "In these instances, you must establish the date the applicant was granted entry clearance."

Do I understand correctly that on the five-year track, I can apply 28 days before the full five-year period?
So, to calculate, the earliest day I can apply is five years from the date of entry clearance issued minus 28 days.

In such a case - is it the same for dependants? I heard their period starts from the moment they entered the UK.

Thanks in advance.

[zimba]

The earliest date of ILR eligibility is (first visa issue date + 5 years - 28 days). This means you can be granted ILR on that date and onwards. This applies to the skilled workers and their dependents. The date of entry to the UK is irrelevant.

Also the appplication date is not critical: Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision

[nursahib]

The earliest date of ILR eligibility is (first visa issue date + 5 years - 28 days).

thanks

This applies to the skilled workers and their dependents. The date of entry to the UK is irrelevant.

Thanks again. I wasn't able to find any mention of how to calculate the continuous residency period in the guide and I appreciate the clarification.

Also the appplication date is not critical: Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision

Right. Would you please explain the impact in layman's terms? Surely, I can't submit an application the next day I set foot on UK soil.
I mean if I submit before the (first visa issue date + 5 years - 28 days) then there is a chance to break the continuous residency period.

I hope this make sense

[zimba]

Did you read the explanation in the link above ?

[nursahib]

I did. There seem to be two important bits. The first is related to the application variation. It's mostly relevant to the OP's question.
The second is about extending visa privileges in case the visa expires during the ILR application review.
Is that what you mean with

Also the appplication date is not critical: Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision

?

[zimba]

I did. There seem to be two important bits. The first is related to the application variation. It's mostly relevant to the OP's question.
The second is about extending visa privileges in case the visa expires during the ILR application review.
Is that what you mean with

Also the appplication date is not critical: Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision

?

Ignore the variation stuff. Focus on understanding section 3C and how lawful residence is accumulated. If you apply today but then the caseworker gets to your application in 3 months time, the fact that you applied today is less relevant as the caseworker will have to assess your lawful residence when processing your application rather than using the original date of application. This is because section 3C extends the current visa automatically and you keep accumulating lawful residence as the application is pending.

[nursahib]

Wow, that's neat! Thank you for the clarification.

[nursahib]

Hi,

Where can I find a complete list of documents to make my ILR application bulletproof? I'm on a Skilled Worker Visa five-year track.

My understanding is that through my five-year journey, I need to collect the following:

- All employment contracts (I changed jobs once)
- All P45/P60 from all my employments
- Payslips
- All rent agreements
- A utility bill for every three months throughout the five years
- A council tax bill for every three months throughout the five years won't hurt as well
- A list of absences that include the date I left and the date I got back (I guess destination/transportation details such as flight number are not important)
- A letter from my employer saying that my absence didn't impact my working patterns if I stayed abroad more than 30 days in a consecutive 12-month window (I did)
- A letter from my employer saying that I will still be employed after getting the ILR
- Life in UK test result


I mostly care about things that I have to collect from day one in the UK. I much prefer doing that on a regular basis than trying to assemble all of that in the last month.

[CR001]

- All employment contracts (I changed jobs once)
- All P45/P60 from all my employments Not required
- Payslips You only need ONE payslip, the most recent one, not older than 28 days. You also need the corresponding bank statement showing the salary credit.
- All rent agreements
- A utility bill for every three months throughout the five years
- A council tax bill for every three months throughout the five years won't hurt as well
- A list of absences that include the date I left and the date I got back (I guess destination/transportation details such as flight number are not important) The form asks for this, you dont need a separate document. UKVI don't care about how you traveled. Just complete the form questins as asked.
- A letter from my employer saying that my absence didn't impact my working patterns if I stayed abroad more than 30 days in a consecutive 12-month window (I did) No, you simply need a letter stating all your absence/annual leave was approved. Where did you get the idea it has to state this??
- A letter from my employer saying that I will still be employed after getting the ILR No, it needs to specifically state that you 'are still required in your role for the foreseeable future'
- Life in UK test result How are you meeting the English requirement?

Topics Merged!! Keep ALL your questions about the same application in ONE topic, this one.

Note that for the cohabitation evidence, you only need documents for the LAST 2 YEARS. Not the whole 5 years. This is also only required if your spouse is applying at the same time as you are.

[nursahib]

Topics Merged!! Keep ALL your questions about the same application in ONE topic, this one.

I see. Sorry for the inconvenience.

- A list of absences that includes the date I left and the date I got back (I guess destination/transportation details such as flight number are not important) The form asks for this, you dont need a separate document. UKVI don't care about how you traveled. Just complete the form questins as aske

Understood. I still have two years to go, and I want to know what I need to collect to prepare for the application.. There are quite a few things depending on it, not to mention the fee that I can't afford to lose.

- A letter from my employer saying that my absence didn't impact my working patterns if I stayed abroad more than 30 days in a consecutive 12-month window (I did) No, you simply need a letter stating all your absence/annual leave was approved. Where did you get the idea it has to state this??

This is my interpretation of section Absences linked to reason for being in the UK: evidential requirements

For all other categories, absences must be consistent with, or connected to, the applicant’s sponsored or permitted employment or the permitted economic activity being carried out in the UK - for example, business trips or short secondments.

This also includes any paid annual leave which must be assessed on a case by case basis and should be in line with UK annual leave entitlement for settled workers.

and section "Interim caseworker action: missing evidence":

You still need evidence where the absences in a 12 month period (as defined above) exceed 30 working days plus statutory public holidays.

I have a twelve-month window when I spent 88 days outside of the UK between two employers. That includes working remotely. And I wonder what I need to present to back that up. Can those documents be digital?

- Life in UK test result How are you meeting the English requirement?

I proved my English skills during the visa application process.

Note that for the cohabitation evidence, you only need documents for the LAST 2 YEARS. Not the whole 5 years. This is also only required if your spouse is applying at the same time as you are.

I will apply first

[zimba]

- A letter from my employer saying that my absence didn't impact my working patterns if I stayed abroad more than 30 days in a consecutive 12-month window (I did) No, you simply need a letter stating all your absence/annual leave was approved. Where did you get the idea it has to state this??

This is my interpretation of section Absences linked to reason for being in the UK: evidential requirements

For all other categories, absences must be consistent with, or connected to, the applicant’s sponsored or permitted employment or the permitted economic activity being carried out in the UK - for example, business trips or short secondments.

This also includes any paid annual leave which must be assessed on a case by case basis and should be in line with UK annual leave entitlement for settled workers.

and section "Interim caseworker action: missing evidence":

You still need evidence where the absences in a 12 month period (as defined above) exceed 30 working days plus statutory public holidays.

I have a twelve-month window when I spent 88 days outside of the UK between two employers. That includes working remotely. And I wonder what I need to present to back that up. Can those documents be digital?

I strongly advise you to refrain from Googling random immigration guides or documents without understanding what you are doing. The document you shared VERY clearly tells you that it does NOT apply to the skilled worker route. This is very very clear on top of the page. For your route, the Appendix continuous residence applies. You do not need to provide reasons for absences or any of that stuff. Those are NOT relevant to your route to ILR

I explained everything here: All you need to know about the sponsor letter for Skilled Worker route

[Mustafaa]

The earliest date of ILR eligibility is (first visa issue date + 5 years - 28 days). This means you can be granted ILR on that date and onwards. This applies to the skilled workers and their dependents. The date of entry to the UK is irrelevant.

Also the appplication date is not critical: Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision

Hi Zimba, does this apply only to ILR for the 5 yr route only ? or applies also for the 10 yr route ? my first visa was a Tier 4 visa, do I count the issue date as shown on the visa (and consider the time outside the uk till I first entered as absence ?)?

[zimba]

Hi Zimba, does this apply only to ILR for the 5 yr route only ? or applies also for the 10 yr route ? my first visa was a Tier 4 visa, do I count the issue date as shown on the visa (and consider the time outside the uk till I first entered as absence ?)?

You were advised extensively in your own thread.
Why are you tagging the same question here ???

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