When did you first enter the UK for ILR application

[ashokkumarcts]

I am eligible to apply for ILR in May 2018. I have few questions on the application form.

My situation: I came to the UK using student visa on 22/1/2010 then changed to a Post-study work visa and moved to Tier 2 general visa on 12/06/2013 (I was in the UK during that period).
Application question: 6.1 when did you first enter the UK?
My Question – 1: What date (22/1/2010 or 12/06/2013), do I need to put?

My situation: I have the list of absence from the UK and all of them are paid holidays. I have a letter from employer stating that I was on the UK payroll during those periods.
Application question: 6.3 What evidence has been provided to support the reasons for all absences from the UK?
Option 1 - Letter(s) from employer(s) detailing reasons for work-related absences including periods of paid annual leave from the UK?
Option 2 - Letter from applicant detailing reasons for absence due to compelling or compassionate reasons
Option 3 - Letter from applicant detailing any exceptionally harsh consequences to them caused by the change in the way absences from the UK are counted
Option 4 - Original official documents: (medical/birth/death certificate(s))
Option 5 - Letter from travel companies to evidence disruption to travel
Option 6 - Other
My Question – 2: Do I need to check option 1, 5 and enclose all travel evidence (e-tickets) or only check option 1 and enclose an employer letter?

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