ILR

[sydonne05]

Hi there,
I am here on a shortage Tier 2 from the USA- Granted originally May 2014- My job did not start until October 2014. I changed employers and the current visa for me and my son expires December 2019. When can I apply for ILR?

Is it 28 days before issued in May 2019? 28 days before I arrived in October 2019 or 28 days before December 2019 when current visa expires? I have gotten conflicting information

[zimba]

It is from visa issue date. The period between May 2014 to October 2014 will count towards the 180 days max absence limit during your first year.

[sydonne05]

Thank you this was very helpful. I thought so, but wanted to check. Also do I need to get letter from my employer and what should it say?

[zimba]

Employer letter must confirm your salary, approve your absences from the UK and also it has to say that they need you for a foreseeable future.