Unusual Tier1-ILR Situation

[bobby090]

Hello All,

I am stuck in a very unusual situation and don’t know what to do or whom to contact.
My situation in a nutshell is as follows:

I Lived in Dublin, Republic of Ireland and worked for 1 year from June 2008 to July 2009 (Irish work permit valid till May 2011).

I Applied for Tier 1 General from Dublin. Tier 1 Visa valid from August 2009 to August 2012

During August 2009 to February 2010 I was travelling between Belfast (UK) and Dublin (Republic of Ireland) for job interviews. I travelled to London once for a job interview.

As you may know there is no Border Control or Immigration Check between Northern Ireland (UK) and Republic of Ireland, hence I do not have any immigration stamps on my passport (first Date of Entry into the UK)

I went outside UK for 1 month and came back on 28th June 2010. This is the date official date in my passport as my first entry into the UK. However I already entered Northern Ireland (UK) in August 2009 for job interviews (but I don’t have any official stamp on my passport)

I know it is too early to ask but I’m worried about below questions:
1. I am due for my second extension next year 2014. This time should I go for ILR or is it another Tier1 extension?
2. How can I prove that I first came to UK in August 2009?
3. Initial 90 day exemption doesn’t apply to me right?

Apologies for a long story. I tried my best to explain my situation but if you have any queries please ask me.

Thanks in advance and I really appreciate any feedback.

[ban.s]

do you have any other documents e.g. travel tickets, hotel accommodation, interview invitation letter/emails etc in support to your travel in august 2009?