ILR combination Tier 1 + Tier 2 - evidence before Tier 2

[leonnieves]

I am a Tier 2 (General) migrant and my 5-year qualifying residential period includes a period of stay in the UK as a Tier 1 (General) migrant. How can I satisfy the following instruction of the SET(O) form (item 12G): “For the period before you were granted leave as a Tier 2 migrant, documents showing that you met the relevant requirements of the immigration rules”?

When I switched from a Tier 1 (General) visa to a Tier 2 (General) visa on 17/11/2015, I did not, of course, have to submit evidence showing that I met the requirements under the Tier 1 (General) visa. I only had to show I met the requirements for the new Tier 2 (General) visa.

Therefore, I believe I should provide evidence that I met the requirements as they applied on the date I switched to Tier 2 (General) visa (i.e., provide evidence relating to a relevant date of 17/11/2015).

Pursuant to the Tier 1 (General) of the Points Based System – Policy Guidance, version 03/2015, I must score 80 points for attributes and also need to score 10 points for English language and 10 points for maintenance (funds) available. Is this what I need to show evidence for?

Many thanks!

[zimba]

There is nothing specific you need to do. You must be able to show that your complied with the visa rules when you had Tier 1 General, if asked.

[leonnieves]

Thanks zimba88.

I am planning to show evidence for the period before I switched to Tier 2 anyway. I have an appointment in 10 days time, so would like to volunteer these documents to avoid questions from the caseworker, as I would like to have a same day decision. Do you see any problems with this approach?

Many thanks again for the response!

[zimba]

Better have some documents relevant to your past work particularly if your worked as company director/self employed under Tier 1G visa in case you were interviewed

[leonnieves]

Thanks, zimba88. This is very helpful. Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers.

[tier1etier2g]

Thanks zimba88.

I am planning to show evidence for the period before I switched to Tier 2 anyway. I have an appointment in 10 days time, so would like to volunteer these documents to avoid questions from the caseworker, as I would like to have a same day decision. Do you see any problems with this approach?

Many thanks again for the response!

Hi Leonnieves, could you please give an update on your application and list of documents you submitted - I am also in similar situation.

[CR001]

Thanks zimba88.

I am planning to show evidence for the period before I switched to Tier 2 anyway. I have an appointment in 10 days time, so would like to volunteer these documents to avoid questions from the caseworker, as I would like to have a same day decision. Do you see any problems with this approach?

Many thanks again for the response!

Hi Leonnieves, could you please give an update on your application and list of documents you submitted - I am also in similar situation.

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