I'll answer what I can 1) As either date makes you eligibile, I will say enter the date of physical entrace. 2) You do not need to justify your absence, as long as the total duration is within the allowable limit (which is clearly the case here). You can often ask your employer to include your absen...

My super priority application was similarly delayed (applied on 19 Feb). I contacted my local MP after two weeks, who escalated with the home office and my application was approved soon after. Hope this helps.

Applied for ILR Route : SET(O) + 1 dependant Application Type: Super Priority Date application sent : 08.02.2022 Date Biometrics Appt : 19.02.2022 (Saturday) Approval Received : 07.03.2022 (Email) BRP Card Received : Awaiting Escalated via local MP on 02.03.2022 for the delay, who contacted UKVI on ...