Thank you all for the wishes.

Yes all my absences were paid, some on annual leave, some on sick leave.
I have also got the letters from Employers to confirm that, but the case worker has not asked for those, so I have not submitted any of these evidences with file.

I hv used the new Set(O) form.

I am thankful to everyone in this forum especially the senior members of the forum, this forum has been very useful and I have to say that you dont need any solicitors to file your case with the useful information provided here. I have got the ILR last month in Solihull , My case was I was on HSMP ...

I would like to thank everyone in this forum. I have got the ILR in Solihull and I did not file any documents for absences as I have less than 180 days in any year.

Another ILR success with more than 180 days.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 822#764822

Can you please share the cover letter wordings related to Sickness as I have got the same situation as you.
Thanks

Found this interesting thread , similar kind of question.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=122721

Gurus

Can you please answer this query.

Thanks guys for sharing your thoughts.

Dear Members,

Can anybody please share if he/she or his /her friend is on Tier 1 general visa and have got the ILR even if he or she is having more than 180 days absence in total 5 years time according to the new rules applicable after the 11th Dec 12.

Thanks

Dear Members I am really confused as I am filling the Form Set (0) Dec 2012 Version. I am aware that there have been changes in the absences rule now the changes clarify that absences of up to 180 days in a 12 month period are permitted, provided the absence is for a reason that is consistent with ...

What is this HMRC Employment history year 2007 till date letter and how can I obtain this please.

Your application is quite straightforward, work related absences are not counted.

So according to the new rules , DO I still need to provide an evidence ( in the form of employer letter etc) of my sick leave in India, although it is a paid sick leave and I have salary slips and bank statements against those days.

Please advise.

Those earlier days will not be counted in your application.

English language requirement is not needed if you are applying as Tier 1 General dependent.

There is nothing as such, you can happily go forward.

Get the forms only through home office website.

Thanks dear. That releases some pressure on me.
So Do I need a letter from GP stating my sickness leave, Do they normally do this ? Please advise.

Thanks for your reply.
I need more views please.

Hello I have got the HSMP in Nov 2007 and my ILR is due now as I have passed the 5 years on Tier 1 Visa, but I have absences more than 180 days in this 5 years time , however no single absence exceeds 90 days. I have total 249 days absences , but out of which 114 absence days are my annual paid ...