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Clarification for the 28 days for ILR
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:51 am
by cristiano007
Hi all,
Could you please help me determine what’s the earliest date I can apply for ILR?
Visa start date: 08/08/2014
Visa end date: 20/07/2019
Entry date to the UK: 31/08/2014
Thanks a lot!
Best
Re: Clarification for the 28 days for ILR
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:58 am
by CR001
Useful to state what your current visa route to ILR is as rules are different for different visas
As you appear to be on a Tier 2 General based on a post you made in October last year, your residence starts from the visa issue date.
Re: Clarification for the 28 days for ILR
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:16 pm
by cristiano007
CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:58 am
Useful to state what your current visa route to ILR is as rules are different for different visas
As you appear to be on a Tier 2 General based on a post you made in October last year, your residence starts from the visa issue date.
Yes sorry I forgot to mention it’s visa tier 2 general.
So that means I could apply 28 days prior to 08/08/2019?
Also, let’s say I move to another company next month and i’m Issued another visa tier2/BRP, does it change anything regarding the earliest date of application for ILR?
Thanks!
So that means
Re: Clarification for the 28 days for ILR
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:18 pm
by CR001
Yes sorry I forgot to mention it’s visa tier 2 general.
So that means I could apply 28 days prior to 08/08/2014?
Yes, if you meet the requirements.
Also, let’s say I move to another company next month and i’m Issued another visa tier2/BRP, does it change anything regarding the earliest date if application for ILR?
No.
Absences for ILR application
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:09 pm
by cristiano007
Hi all,
On the online application for ILR (visa tier 2 general), one of the questions is :
Since you first entered the UK, have you had any absences from the UK? (Required)
This includes any absences however short. Do not include travel to Crown Dependencies.
What is the meaning of "absences" here ?
Does it include holidays?
Thanks everyone!
English requirement for ILR
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:15 pm
by cristiano007
Hi all,
I was wondering if I had to include an English test certificate in my ILR application?
I have studied in France and have been working in London for 4.5 years under visa tier 2 general.
I provided an English test certificate for my first visa.
I moved to another company and obtained a BRP where I did not have to do an English test.
Thanks in advance!
Re: English requirement for ILR
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:32 pm
by Casa
cristiano007 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:15 pm
Hi all,
I was wondering if I had to include an English test certificate in my ILR application?
I have studied in France and have been working in London for 4.5 years under visa tier 2 general.
I provided an English test certificate for my first visa.
I moved to another company and obtained a BRP where I did not have to do an English test.
Thanks in advance!
You need B1 level English obtained through a test provider on the UKVI approved list + Life in the UK test.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... uage-tests
Re: Absences for ILR application
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:20 pm
by CULLINAN
cristiano007 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:09 pm
Hi all,
On the online application for ILR (visa tier 2 general), one of the questions is :
Since you first entered the UK, have you had any absences from the UK? (Required)
This includes any absences however short. Do not include travel to Crown Dependencies.
What is the meaning of "absences" here ?
Does it include holidays?
Thanks everyone!
Any travel outside UK will be counted as absences.
Absences during the last 5 year qualifying period you are basing your application on.
Re: Absences for ILR application
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:50 am
by CR001
Re: Absences for ILR application
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:15 pm
by cristiano007
tier11417 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:20 pm
Any travel outside UK will be counted as absences.
Absences during the last 5 year qualifying period you are basing your application on.
Ah ok, do I need to show proof of these holidays? (with passport stamps or flight tickets)
I've seen some people provide a letter from their employer, what happens for those who have 2-3 former employers ? are they legally bound to provide such a letter?
Thanks in advance
Re: Absences for ILR application
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:48 am
by cristiano007
Hi all,
Could anyone please help me with my last query above?
Thank a lot!
Re: Absences for ILR application
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:39 pm
by CR001
cristiano007 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:48 am
Hi all,
Could anyone please help me with my last query above?
Thank a lot!
No. You only need the letter and your passport, no flight tickets etc.