Letter from Employer/Accountant

[abhayk]

I have a question to ask senior members on the forum. My situation is quite simple in that I came into UK in July, 2006 on a 5 year work permit. Got my Tier 1 in June 2010 after which I left my WP sponsor to join my present employer. I am eligible to apply for ILR next month.

However, the complication is that I am leaving my present employer and am starting contracting (under my own company). In terms of providing proof of income, I have all my salary slips, bank statements and P60s. The problem I face is that by the time I apply, I will no longer be with the present employer so cannot get a letter stating that I am required for the job. As I would not even have completed a month contracting, I would not have any income or accounts to show. l

My question is :

1. Should I delay my application by 1-3 months till I have proof to show my income from contracting, or

2. Should I apply next month and just provide proof of the contract for work?

Any inputs from similar experience or pointers to similar posts would be very much appreciated.[/i]

[gidoc]

Base your decision on

A new income requirement. Tier 1 (General) migrants must now meet the same income criteria that applied when they last extended their permission to stay in the UK.

[abhayk]

I meet the income criteria and have the proofs for the period (June 2010 to May 2011), so not really worried about that. However, looking at a number of posts, I see that a number of people who have applied for ILR under Tier 1 (General) have provided a letter from their employer which mentions that they are required for their job.

But going through the SET(O) form, I also noticed that there is no mention that such a letter is required from the employer if under Tier 1 (General), only required if one is applying under Work Permit or Tier 2. Looking at section 245C and specifically 245CD, again I did not find anything regarding employer letter.

As I cannot arrange for an employer letter, I am worried that I may be asked about my future income and stability of the contract. Based on posts below, I am worried that this could be a point for refusal.
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=78436
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=75605

My question is can they refuse on the basis of future income/ job stability (contract is for 6 months) and if yes, then given my situation, how can I can meet the requirements?

[gidoc]

You do not have much choice. If youre doing your own business, you will need documents from your accountant, similar to the ones mentioned in the posts you have quoted.