Tier 2 General to ILR with only six months job contract

[ukvisat2]

Hi,

I will be eligible for ILR next year 02 November 2019 according to my timeline

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

My current job Fixed-Term contract will be ending in 31-Aug-2019.

I hoping to get another 6-months extension in my job contract (ending in 28-Feb-2020) .

Will this work for ILR or shall I look for another job with more contract?

Thank you

[zimba]

You need a letter from the employer stating that they need you for the foreseeable future or else you cannot get ILR

[ukvisat2]

I am working in University on fixed-term contract. My line manager is willing to give this letter as we are hoping to get some funding for my future extensions.
Will that work? or the letter should be issue from HR department?

[Akorotaeva]

There are no rules as to who must write the letter: line manager should be fine.

[apsk]

I am working in University on fixed-term contract. My line manager is willing to give this letter as we are hoping to get some funding for my future extensions.
Will that work? or the letter should be issue from HR department?

Yes, it will work.

[apsk]

Hi,

I will be eligible for ILR next year 02 November 2019 according to my timeline

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

My current job Fixed-Term contract will be ending in 31-Aug-2019.

I hoping to get another 6-months extension in my job contract (ending in 28-Feb-2020) .

Will this work for ILR or shall I look for another job with more contract?

Thank you

You can even consider your first Tier 2 application date as your start of 5years to be on safer side if you like.

[cyclina1]

There are no rules as to who must write the letter: line manager should be fine.

Yes. Mine was also written by line manager.

[ukvisat2]

Hi,

I will be eligible for ILR next year 02 November 2019 according to my timeline

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

My current job Fixed-Term contract will be ending in 31-Aug-2019.

I hoping to get another 6-months extension in my job contract (ending in 28-Feb-2020) .

Will this work for ILR or shall I look for another job with more contract?

Thank you

You can even consider your first Tier 2 application date as your start of 5years to be on safer side if you like.

My first Tier 2 visa is valid from 1st Dec 2014 and I had applied for the tier 2 visa on 18th Nov 2014.
Do you mean I can use 18th Nov 2014 as starting date?

[ukvisat2]

There are no rules as to who must write the letter: line manager should be fine.

Yes. Mine was also written by line manager.

Can you share the content of the letter, please
Thank you

[cyclina1]

There are no rules as to who must write the letter: line manager should be fine.

Yes. Mine was also written by line manager.

Can you share the content of the letter, please
Thank you

To the attention of

UK Border Agency

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: In support of Dr. xxxxx's application for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Employee name: xxxxx

Employee number: xxxxx

Date of birth: xxxxx

Address: xxxxxxx

This is to confirm that Dr. xxxxx is employed by the x xxxxxx london, UK from xxxx to xxxx on a full-time fixed-term basis as a Research Associate in the Department ofxxxxx, Division of xxxxxx within the Faculty of xxxxx. This is a PhD level job with an annual salary of £xxxx (£xxxx8 + £xxxx London allowance). This is above the appropriate rate for the job as stated in the codes of practice for Tier 2 sponsors. This is also above minimum salary requirement for his category (Tier 2 general, requirement: £xxxxx).

Dr. xxxx will still be required for this position of Research Associate for the foreseeable future. I can also confirm that we fully support his application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

During these years, Dr. xxxx took leave for personal reasons to go outside UK. He was fully paid for by the xxxxxxxx London for these durations. The details of the leaves are given below.

Details of leaves when Dr. xxxx went outside UK:

From To Country Location Purpose

date - date country Family visit

date - date country Family visit

date - date country Leisure

Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Professor xxxx

[apsk]

Hi,

I will be eligible for ILR next year 02 November 2019 according to my timeline

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

My current job Fixed-Term contract will be ending in 31-Aug-2019.

I hoping to get another 6-months extension in my job contract (ending in 28-Feb-2020) .

Will this work for ILR or shall I look for another job with more contract?

Thank you

You can even consider your first Tier 2 application date as your start of 5years to be on safer side if you like.

My first Tier 2 visa is valid from 1st Dec 2014 and I had applied for the tier 2 visa on 18th Nov 2014.
Do you mean I can use 18th Nov 2014 as starting date?

Yes, If you have evidence of application on 18th Nov 2014 then you can claim as start of your 5year period and can apply 28days before 18th Nov. which will fall somewhere in October 2019. Please see Continuous period calculation document by UKVI

[CR001]

Hi,

I will be eligible for ILR next year 02 November 2019 according to my timeline

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

My current job Fixed-Term contract will be ending in 31-Aug-2019.

I hoping to get another 6-months extension in my job contract (ending in 28-Feb-2020) .

Will this work for ILR or shall I look for another job with more contract?

Thank you

You can even consider your first Tier 2 application date as your start of 5years to be on safer side if you like.

My first Tier 2 visa is valid from 1st Dec 2014 and I had applied for the tier 2 visa on 18th Nov 2014.
Do you mean I can use 18th Nov 2014 as starting date?

Yes, If you have evidence of application on 18th Nov 2014 then you can claim as start of your 5year period and can apply 28days before 18th Nov. which will fall somewhere in October 2019. Please see Continuous period calculation document by UKVI

The residence period for ILR starts counting from date entry clearance visa was issued and not date of application outside the UK.

[apsk]

But it doesn't say anything for inside/outside UK. Pg 9 of 18 of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 6.0EXT.PDF

Calculating the specified continuous period
Applicants can submit a settlement application up to 28 days before they would reach the end of the specified period.
You must calculate the relevant qualifying period by counting backward from whichever of the following is most beneficial to the applicant:
• the date of application
• the date of decision
• any date up to 28 days after the date of application

[CR001]

But it doesn't say anything for inside/outside UK. Pg 9 of 18 of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 6.0EXT.PDF

Calculating the specified continuous period
Applicants can submit a settlement application up to 28 days before they would reach the end of the specified period.
You must calculate the relevant qualifying period by counting backward from whichever of the following is most beneficial to the applicant:
• the date of application
• the date of decision
• any date up to 28 days after the date of application

It is counting backwards from the date of of ILR application/qualifying period, not the date of application for Entry Clearance.

[ukvisat2]

But it doesn't say anything for inside/outside UK. Pg 9 of 18 of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 6.0EXT.PDF

Calculating the specified continuous period
Applicants can submit a settlement application up to 28 days before they would reach the end of the specified period.
You must calculate the relevant qualifying period by counting backward from whichever of the following is most beneficial to the applicant:
• the date of application
• the date of decision
• any date up to 28 days after the date of application

It is counting backwards from the date of of ILR application/qualifying period, not the date of application for Entry Clearance.

Thank you CR001 for clarification.
This issue has been discussed here indefinite-leave-to-remain/calculating- ... 56536.html

[ukvisat2]

There are no rules as to who must write the letter: line manager should be fine.

Yes. Mine was also written by line manager.

Can you share the content of the letter, please
Thank you

To the attention of

UK Border Agency

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: In support of Dr. xxxxx's application for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Employee name: xxxxx

Employee number: xxxxx

Date of birth: xxxxx

Address: xxxxxxx

This is to confirm that Dr. xxxxx is employed by the x xxxxxx london, UK from xxxx to xxxx on a full-time fixed-term basis as a Research Associate in the Department ofxxxxx, Division of xxxxxx within the Faculty of xxxxx. This is a PhD level job with an annual salary of £xxxx (£xxxx8 + £xxxx London allowance). This is above the appropriate rate for the job as stated in the codes of practice for Tier 2 sponsors. This is also above minimum salary requirement for his category (Tier 2 general, requirement: £xxxxx).

Dr. xxxx will still be required for this position of Research Associate for the foreseeable future. I can also confirm that we fully support his application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

During these years, Dr. xxxx took leave for personal reasons to go outside UK. He was fully paid for by the xxxxxxxx London for these durations. The details of the leaves are given below.

Details of leaves when Dr. xxxx went outside UK:

From To Country Location Purpose

date - date country Family visit

date - date country Family visit

date - date country Leisure

Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Professor xxxx

Thank you cyclina1 for providing letter.
When did you get ILR approval?
May I ask the list of documents that you submitted along with this letter.

[cyclina1]

Yes. Mine was also written by line manager.

Can you share the content of the letter, please
Thank you

To the attention of

UK Border Agency

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: In support of Dr. xxxxx's application for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Employee name: xxxxx

Employee number: xxxxx

Date of birth: xxxxx

Address: xxxxxxx

This is to confirm that Dr. xxxxx is employed by the x xxxxxx london, UK from xxxx to xxxx on a full-time fixed-term basis as a Research Associate in the Department ofxxxxx, Division of xxxxxx within the Faculty of xxxxx. This is a PhD level job with an annual salary of £xxxx (£xxxx8 + £xxxx London allowance). This is above the appropriate rate for the job as stated in the codes of practice for Tier 2 sponsors. This is also above minimum salary requirement for his category (Tier 2 general, requirement: £xxxxx).

Dr. xxxx will still be required for this position of Research Associate for the foreseeable future. I can also confirm that we fully support his application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

During these years, Dr. xxxx took leave for personal reasons to go outside UK. He was fully paid for by the xxxxxxxx London for these durations. The details of the leaves are given below.

Details of leaves when Dr. xxxx went outside UK:

From To Country Location Purpose

date - date country Family visit

date - date country Family visit

date - date country Leisure

Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Professor xxxx

Thank you cyclina1 for providing letter.
When did you get ILR approval?
May I ask the list of documents that you submitted along with this letter.

When did you get ILR approval? 2 years ago. Premium service.

May I ask the list of documents that you submitted along with this letter.

Passport
BRP
Police registration
Trinity College London GESE B1
Life in the UK test pass letter
the latest p60
most recent 3 months pay clip
bank statement
Employer letters (from HR and my line manager as I shared)


I also included -

my working contract
tenancy

That's it.

[apsk]

But it doesn't say anything for inside/outside UK. Pg 9 of 18 of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 6.0EXT.PDF

Calculating the specified continuous period
Applicants can submit a settlement application up to 28 days before they would reach the end of the specified period.
You must calculate the relevant qualifying period by counting backward from whichever of the following is most beneficial to the applicant:
• the date of application
• the date of decision
• any date up to 28 days after the date of application

It is counting backwards from the date of of ILR application/qualifying period, not the date of application for Entry Clearance.

Ok.

[ukvisat2]

When did you get ILR approval? 2 years ago. Premium service.

May I ask the list of documents that you submitted along with this letter.

Passport
BRP
Police registration
Trinity College London GESE B1
Life in the UK test pass letter
the latest p60
most recent 3 months pay clip
bank statement
Employer letters (from HR and my line manager as I shared)


I also included -

my working contract
tenancy

That's it.

Did you also get a similar letter (i.e., required for foreseeable future, salary proof) from HR?

[cyclina1]

When did you get ILR approval? 2 years ago. Premium service.

May I ask the list of documents that you submitted along with this letter.

Passport
BRP
Police registration
Trinity College London GESE B1
Life in the UK test pass letter
the latest p60
most recent 3 months pay clip
bank statement
Employer letters (from HR and my line manager as I shared)


I also included -

my working contract
tenancy

That's it.

Did you also get a similar letter (i.e., required for foreseeable future, salary proof) from HR?

Yes.

[ukvisat2]

When did you get ILR approval? 2 years ago. Premium service.

May I ask the list of documents that you submitted along with this letter.

Passport
BRP
Police registration
Trinity College London GESE B1
Life in the UK test pass letter
the latest p60
most recent 3 months pay clip
bank statement
Employer letters (from HR and my line manager as I shared)


I also included -

my working contract
tenancy

That's it.

Did you also get a similar letter (i.e., required for foreseeable future, salary proof) from HR?

Yes.

In my case only Line Manger is willing to give that letter.
HR is not giving the letter because I am on fixed-term contract.

[cyclina1]

When did you get ILR approval? 2 years ago. Premium service.

May I ask the list of documents that you submitted along with this letter.

Passport
BRP
Police registration
Trinity College London GESE B1
Life in the UK test pass letter
the latest p60
most recent 3 months pay clip
bank statement
Employer letters (from HR and my line manager as I shared)


I also included -

my working contract
tenancy

That's it.

Did you also get a similar letter (i.e., required for foreseeable future, salary proof) from HR?

Yes.

In my case only Line Manger is willing to give that letter.
HR is not giving the letter because I am on fixed-term contract.

It doesn't matter, my HR also not saying exact wording but should be ok to say due to review on (date). You can ask your line manager if your fixed term contract renewable or not, if so, you can ask HR to include the wording renewable as well.

_____________



I write to confirm the following information regarding the above member of staff:

· is currently employed as a POST, in the xxxxx at King’s College London

· commenced his contract of employment on xxxx · was sponsored by the University under Tier 2 of the points based immigration system under SOC code 2119 (Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified).

· is employed on an fulltime fixed-term contract which is renewable and due to be reviewed on xxxx.

· is now receiving a salary of £xxxx per annum plus £xxxx per annum London Weighting Allowance, a total of £xxxx per annum. His pension contributions are deducted before tax. · During his employment, his tax and national insurance contribution are paid via “Pay as you earn” (PAYE) and deducted from his salary every calendar month.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

[ukvisat2]

Thank you cyclina1!