Hi, Absence letter is not needed at all if you are on Tier1(General) and did not spend more than 180days outside UK in any consecutive 12 months. I was in similar dilemma, posted similar query - http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tier-1-general-visas/ilr-approved-with-this-checklist-t159780.html I ...

Never mind, paid the full fee and it makes sense after going through entire process (wasn't clear and SETO payment sheet was adding to confusion). Cheers.

Hi, I am trying to book premium service appt for ILR SET(O) at Croydon office and observe we need to pay entire application fee i.e. £2986 ( for two applicants that includes 400£ each premium service fee) My understanding was we need to pay only 400£ at the time of booking and pay the reminder of th...

Thank you all for your kind reply.

Hi Friend,

I am in similar situation, did you manage to apply ILR? did you have to provide any sort of proof for absence?

Thanks in advance,

Hi, I am looking to file ILR via Tier1 (General) this month and really confused about this in SET(O) form "Evidence of all work-related absences (including paid annual leave) is required from those applying under Tier 1 (General)" I was not out of UK for more than 180days in any given 12 m...