Query regarding NI contribution statement

[Bobthemoggie]

Dear All,

I am planning to apply for ILR (Tier-1-general route);
Through SET-O form.

[I am working in UK 1.5 years on WP followed by 3+2 years Tier-1]

Last year I have obtained NI contri record from HMRC.
It showed only 3 years contribution+ 4th year (most last) as contribution to be paid.

2007-08 : Contribution needed****
2008-09: No contribution needed
2009-10: No contribution needed
2010-11: No contribution needed

[****This 4th year of no NI contribution must be due to 1st year on WP having to pay no NI contribution.]

I Have not paid this contribution still to HMRC, as its not compulsory.

Now,
Q1. For my ILR, do I need to pay this contribution (bear in mind that- this is now 6 years from my date of application)? But still I guess in this years NI contri statement HMRC might mention about it.
Q2. Does anybody in WP+Tier-1 mode has got similar statement for NI contribution where their companies have not deducted for 1st year?
If yes, what did you do?
Q3. When obtaining the statement HMRC provides details only until financial year earlier. so Now, they will provide only till Apr-2012.
Is this okay?

Q4. Is NI contri statement a mandatory requirement?

Kindly advise.

[Amber]

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