Online form - log info since first entry even if qualifying period is last 5 years?

[getaway2018]

Hi everyone,

firstly, my apologies if this questions has already been asked. I have searched the forum but not found anything that answers my question so far.

I have moved to the UK in 2002 and have been employed most of the time but have employment gaps, didn't keep any paper records, etc.

I have been self-employed since 2012 and have records for that, however, I have entered all my info in the online application since 2002 as it asked me about when I first entered the UK and now it is asking me to provide documents for the non-qualifying period. (a lot of those documents they are asking me to provide are not applicable such as health insurance as I was a student whilst working full-time also).
My first entry to the UK is 2002 but my qualifying period is 2012 -2017.

I would appreciate any advice on this. Can I leave out all my employment since 2002? Would I have to enter 2012 as first entry to UK as this is the qualifying period? I feel that the form as it is designed forces me to withhold info to avoid having to provide papers that are not applicable.

I hope I have explained properly, thank you so much for your help.

[kaktusak]

I had the same problem (I've moved to Uk in 2005, worked full time till 2009, studied full time 2009-2013 - no compr. health insurance for this period and started again full-time work in July 2013). I've mentioned all of this circumstances but I've added info that I want to use time period 2013-2018 only, included 5 x P60 + a few payslips since Aprill till now but no other documents mentioned in the checklist to prove my student status. I've sent all document 10 days ago, no response so far but I hope for a PR soon.I've asked on the forum what to do in this situation but I didn't get any answers.
regards