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Qualifying period and absences from UK
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:58 pm
by butterly123
Hello, I am applying for a PR through my father being a sponsor. His qualifying period extends from 2006 to 2011. There are several questions about my father that extended beyond that period such as 'absences from the U.K' or 'what was the sponsor doing after he had entered the U.K.'. He enereted the UK in 2004. Do I have to give detail of everything from 2004 through to 2011? Or just the qualifying period? Also are exact dates for absences from the UK important? For example, he is not sure when he had left in 2006 through to 2011. Is it ok to make a mistake of a few days?
Re: Qualifying period and absences from UK
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:10 pm
by LilyLalilu
Just give information for his relevant qualifying period, not the entire time he's been here.
Being a few days off will surely be fine, as long as it is not done with the intention of deceiving the Home Office and there were no absences exceeding 6 months. Mention in a quick cover letter that you are not a 100% sure about some absences but that all were within the prescribed limits. Alternatively, your dad could also do a SAR (Subject Access Request) to see if the Home Office/UKVI has any absence data saved on their systems. It's unlikely with him being an EU citizen, however, it has worked for some people.