Tier 1 (G) to ILR - some questions

[jazzfan5]

Hello. First of all, thank you to everyone who contributes so much to this forum. The knowledge you impart has been invaluable as I begin my preparations to apply for ILR.

I have several specific questions/issues for which I'm struggling to find the answer here:

1) Over the last 4 years, 10 months I have been absent from the UK a total of 94 full days. That, of course, is well under the required allowance, but for 5 of the absences, the exit stamp (or rather the entry stamp at the foreign destination) is too faded to determine the date. I have the check in confirmation emails for three of the flights and e-tickets/boarding passes for the other two. Would the UKBA accept this as sufficient proof? I would rather not use the employer letters if I don't have to. I intend to provide a schedule of absences. I have read on this forum that the UKBA can use APIS to track my departures. But then I also saw this thread which contradicts that! The caseworker said they only had access to landing card information!

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 77cee9c89c


2) One of my absences was for 5 days holiday in Jersey. Should I include that under section 6.2 or 6.9?

3) I originally resided in the UK as a student for approx 4 years, then returned to my home country for about 4 years before returning on the Tier 1 visa. How should I answer section 7.11? Should I put 8 years, and explain that this was the sum of two separate periods of time? Or 12 years with an explanation of the gap in the middle under reason for absence? Or just 4 years, 11 months on just the Tier 1 visa?

4) My company is going through some major changes at the moment and there's a danger I might be out of a job right before I apply for ILR, without sufficient time to find another. Would that affect my chances?

Hope these questions aren't too long and complicated! Thanks in advance for any help.

[jazzfan5]

Hi again. Would really appreciate any advice re my post above. Even if just on one of the issues? Thanks.

[Amber]

So long as your absences do not exceed 180 days for each 12 month period you should be ok.

[jazzfan5]

Thanks, D4109125.

Any advice or thoughts from you, or anyone on here regarding questions 3 and 4?

[silverline]

4) My company is going through some major changes at the moment and there's a danger I might be out of a job right before I apply for ILR, without sufficient time to find another. Would that affect my chances? You don't have to be on job to apply for ILR. You only need to earn enough earning point in any consecutive 12 month period during last 15 months. and that's it!!


3) I originally resided in the UK as a student for approx 4 years, then returned to my home country for about 4 years before returning on the Tier 1 visa. How should I answer section 7.11? Should I put 8 years, and explain that this was the sum of two separate periods of time? Or 12 years with an explanation of the gap in the middle under reason for absence? Or just 4 years, 11 months on just the Tier 1 visa? You have come to UK 4 years 11 month ago for the purpose of this application. You can mention story of 4+4 years in additional info section for your satisfaction. 7.11 is to determine if you fulfil residency criteria or not. 7.12 clarifies why they have asked 711

[jazzfan5]

Thanks, silver line.

I admit I'm still quite worried about the potential 'no job' situation, because I've read a few cases on here where people's ILR applications were refused as they weren't seen as 'economically active' enough.

[ldbright]

Thanks, silver line.

I admit I'm still quite worried about the potential 'no job' situation, because I've read a few cases on here where people's ILR applications were refused as they weren't seen as 'economically active' enough.

where did you see these cases? Please share the information.

[jazzfan5]

Hi, Idbright. I've just been searching for the links where I thought I'd seen some applications being rejected but can't see to find them now, except for the one below! And as you can see, he eventually got his application approved. Sorry for any confusion caused.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... highlight=

[shahz123]

Hi Gurus,
Is it correct , an applicant can apply for fresh application with in 28days after receiving the AR decision?