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Hello,

I am sure this has been discussed on numerous occasion before here, however could someone be kind enough to confirm if the following letter from the employer is sufficient for an ILR application General Tier 2 under 5 year route:

Appreciate your help.

Thanks

UK Border Agency
Cardiff, Wales
XXXX



[date]


Dear Sirs


This is to confirm that Mr. XXXX is employed by XXXX. from 16th November 2012 untill now as Management Accountant under Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code 2421 with an annual salary of £XXXX.

Mr. XXXX, is a permanent member of staff and his services will be required by XXXX. in the foreseeable future. Therefore, we sincerely request you the grant him the necessary Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK (ILR) so that Mr. XXXX can continue working once his current leave expires in November 2018.

In case you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch on the numbers below:



[ NAME] – COO
For & On Behalf of [COMPANY NAME]

The immigration rules state the following :

245HF (c) (click)

(c) The Sponsor that issued the Certificate of Sponsorship that led to the applicant’s last grant of leave must:
(i) still hold a Tier 2 Sponsor licence in the relevant category, or have an application for a renewal of such a licence currently under consideration by the Home Office; and
(ii) certify in writing:
(1) that he still requires the applicant for the employment in question for the foreseeable future,
(2) the gross annual salary paid by the Sponsor, and that this salary will be paid for the foreseeable future,

Thank you... Much appreciated!

In addition, as per Section 6.3 of Set (O) form the following seems to be required?

What evidence has been provided to support the reasons for all absences from the UK?
Evidence of all work-related absences (including paid annual leave) is required from those
applying under:
• Tier 1 (General)
• Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer)
• Tier 2 (General)
• Tier 2 (Minister of religion)
• Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
• Tier 5 International Agreement
• Permitted employment categories - except Highly Skilled Migrants

Letter(s) from employer(s) detailing reasons for work-related absences including periods of
paid annual leave from the UK?
Letter from applicant detailing reasons for absence due to compelling or compassionate
reasons
Original official documents: (medical/birth/death certificate(s))
Letter from travel companies to evidence disruption to travel