Page 1 of 1
Workpermit and Tier 1 - Evidence for Business trip
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:17 pm
by anandh79
Hi,
I came to uk on 2008 on WP and converted to tier 1 on 2009.
As i will be applying for PR, have a clarification regarding evidence on absences.
When I was working on WP, i was required to travel to germany for couple of times.
Even though I am applying currently with Tier 1 visa only, do i still need to get employer letter for the absences I had during my WP.
I was working for a umberlla company and that company does not exist now. Let me know what i would need to do in this regard.
Regards
Anandh
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:24 pm
by cs95tdg
According to the UKBA, you are required to submit a employer letter to confirm your annual leave and business related absences while you were on a WP. I submitted a enquiry prior to my application earlier this year, as I too was in a similar situation.
Note however that I didn't submit the letter as part of my application on the day of my PEO appointment and they didn't ask for it either. There have been some cases where case workers have asked for an employer and others where they haven't.
How many absences did you have while you were on a WP? If it was a small number I doubt it would become an issue.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:12 pm
by anandh79
Hi,
My total days off in UK did not exceed 180 days and have been only 150 days for the past 5 years.
Irrespective of this, would they still require the employers letter.
I have proofs of P60, payslips and NI contribution happened during that year.
Also, if i simply mention as unpaid leave, would i still be asked for proof.
Regards
Anandh
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:43 pm
by cs95tdg
anandh79 wrote:My total days off in UK did not exceed 180 days and have been only 150 days for the past 5 years.
How many of those absences were while you were on a WP?
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:46 am
by srk2012
My case is also similar to yours and I'm in the same confusion too...
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:14 pm
by rc123
I am also in the same situation. In my case i went to India on annual leave (Vacation) for 30-35 days on Work Permit (WP) where i was paid full salary. And then on Tier 1 visa i was out of UK for another 40 days.
Do i need to get any letter from old employer when i was on Work Permit?
Do i need to show any evidence of UK absence on Tier 1 visa?
Please help.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:31 pm
by anandh79
Hi cs95tdg
During my workpermit time, i had absences of 60 days where i went to India around November 22 and returned back to UK on Jan 14.
I have been on paid leave till mid of dec and unpaid leave till jan14.
Regards
Anandh.B