ILR - (HSMP~Tier1) - 5 Year Economic Activity

[fg2012]

Hi all,

I am a newbie, planning to apply for ILR in July end. First of all, a massive thanks to all you guys doing a great job here.

My case is straight forward - HSMP (Aug 2007) - Tier 1 (2009). I wanted to know what are the guidelines that the case worker will follow for economic activity for past 5 years.

Soon after I got HSMP, I quit my then job and took couple of months off to do some courses. Started looking for jobs soon after, however only got a job in January 2008. So for the tax year ending 5 April 2008, I only have the total pay of approx £11000. There is a gap between 20th Aug 2007 to 21st Jan 2008 (5 months) which I was not earning or paying tax.

I have been in full time employment without gap and have healthy income for every tax year since then. I am eligible for 45 points for my earnings this time when I submit my application.

Will this 5 month gap cause any issues with my application? Someone informed me that the case worker will check the entire 5 years economic activity and may reject the application if they see a gap.

Any advise in this matter would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Feju

[cs95tdg]

Will this 5 month gap cause any issues with my application? Someone informed me that the case worker will check the entire 5 years economic activity and may reject the application if they see a gap.

No it won't. There are many people who are out of work for periods of time during there residency, but go on to get ILR without a problem. The information your were given (i.e. the statement above) is incorrect.

[fg2012]

Thanks cs95tdg. Really appreciate it