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Absence in UK: Does it matter

Post by catchetat » Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:14 am

Hi all
I would be most grateful for your advice
I have studied in UK from 2009-2014, From 2014 I started working
I wish to apply ILR for working in UK for 5 years (not the 10 year route)

One of the question asks
" Since you first entered the UK, have you had any absences from the UK? "

Should I give evidence of absence from 2009 or 2014?
What if I can't remember all my absence dates from 2009-2014 (when I was studying)? (My passport states arrival dates in UK but not departure dates...)

Thank you.

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Re: Absence in UK: Does it matter

Post by CULLINAN » Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:25 am

catchetat wrote:
Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:14 am
Hi all
I would be most grateful for your advice
I have studied in UK from 2009-2014, From 2014 I started working
I wish to apply ILR for working in UK for 5 years (not the 10 year route)

One of the question asks
" Since you first entered the UK, have you had any absences from the UK? "

Should I give evidence of absence from 2009 or 2014?
What if I can't remember all my absence dates from 2009-2014 (when I was studying)? (My passport states arrival dates in UK but not departure dates...)

Thank you.
Absences only during your 5 year qualifying period.

Also, the “first entry to UK” is based on the route via which you qualify for ILR.
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Re: Absence in UK: Does it matter

Post by catchetat » Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:03 pm

Hi Cullinan, Thank you for your reply.

Where can I find this information on the website - i.e. 5 years history for the route for which I am applying for ILR and not first date of arrival in UK?

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Re: Absence in UK: Does it matter

Post by CULLINAN » Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:13 pm

catchetat wrote:
Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:03 pm
Hi Cullinan, Thank you for your reply.

Where can I find this information on the website - i.e. 5 years history for the route for which I am applying for ILR and not first date of arrival in UK?
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 9.0ext.pdf
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No Tenancy Agreement

Post by catchetat » Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:52 pm

Hi all

I have lived in UK for at least 5 years now. I have employment letters to prove my absence in UK, stating my role as a doctor and employment period. I will also be submitting degree certificate, Life in UK test, travel document, BRP, bank statement.

Unfortunately it might be a difficult for me to obtain tenancy documents as I move every year and not every landlord replies...

Will my application still be accepted?

Thank you.

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Re: No Tenancy Agreement

Post by CR001 » Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:42 pm

1. Please keep all questions on the same application in one topic. Threads now merged.

2. There is no requirement to submit tenancy agreements so not sure why you believe there is.
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Re: No Tenancy Agreement

Post by Zerubbabel » Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:45 pm

Unfortunately it might be a difficult for me to obtain tenancy documents as I move every year and not every landlord replies...
Tenancy agreements are not compulsory for ILR. I applied for mine without submitting them.

I provided a yearly council tax bills, utility bills (water, gas electricity...). I think I sent too many of them :) But tenancy agreements are not necessary if you have the above.

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Re: No Tenancy Agreement

Post by CR001 » Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:50 pm

Zerubbabel wrote:
Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:45 pm
Unfortunately it might be a difficult for me to obtain tenancy documents as I move every year and not every landlord replies...
Tenancy agreements are not compulsory for ILR. I applied for mine without submitting them.

I provided a yearly council tax bills, utility bills (water, gas electricity...). I think I sent too many of them :) But tenancy agreements are not necessary if you have the above.
None if that is required for tier 2 to ilr route if no dependents are applying at the same time.

The EU settled scheme/PR that you followed has completely different rules and requirements, where such documents might be required.

It is not a "one size fits all" across every single immigration route. Kindly understand the requirements of the route members are asking about before offering advice. Submitting a bunch of unnecessary documents in many routes creates confusion, delays and often refusals as the important docs can be missed.
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Re: No Tenancy Agreement

Post by Zerubbabel » Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:46 pm

I stand corrected :) Thank you

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