Tier 2 (G) - gap between visas

[brstl_2017]

Hello,

It is slightly confusing as to what all documents that needs submitting for ILR in-person application. Can you please guide. I am on Tier 2 General visa, and have been with same company for last 5 years.

What I have gathered is below, but please add/amend for full list of documents to be submitted,

Main applicant MUST-HAVE documents:

• SET (O) filled form
  Last 6 months Original bank statement?
  Last 6 months UK payslip?
  Degree certificate (UK degree or NARIC certificate)
  Letter from employer stating this person will be required for foreseeable future, and also confirming salary is more than £35k threshold
  Life In UK pass certificate
  In-person appointment letter
  Photographs?
  Covering letter?
  Anything else?

Main applicant GOOD-TO-HAVE documents:

• Address proof for last 6 months (Council tax letter, or energy bill etc)?
  P60 for last 5 years?
  Do I need add my previous employer (whom I left 6 years ago) P45?
  HMRC employment history certificate?
  Anything else?

Thanks in advance.

[brstl_2017]

Hello,

I am due for ILR next month. Have just noticed that there is gap between end of my last visa and current visa by 13 days! (as in last Tier 2 G visa had end date of 1st June 2015, and new renewed visa has start date of 13th June 2015).

• Will this be an issue for ILR?
  
  Would it mean that I can't apply for ILR 28 days before completion of 5 years?
  
  What would be the date I will be eligible to apply for ILR?

Thanks in advance.

[CR001]

Gap in visas not an issue provided you applied before you previous visa expired

What about absence letter from employer/employers??

UK degree is sufficient for English without needing NARIC.

[brstl_2017]

Gap in visas not an issue provided you applied before you previous visa expired

Yes, the visa renewal was applied before the expiry of previous valid visa. So does it mean the gap of 13 days is also considered for 5 year continuos residence calculation?

What about absence letter from employer/employers??

Have got employer letter stating they need me at work for foreseeable future, and with absences from UK. However this letter does not state the 13 days gap inbetween two visas. Do I need to get that added as well?

[CR001]

The 13 day gap is NOT an issue.

You need an absence letter from your previous employer too.

[brstl_2017]

The 13 day gap is NOT an issue.

You need an absence letter from your previous employer too.

Thanks, much appreciated your advise

[brstl_2017]

Hello,

I have few queries specific to my application/case, can you please advise?

Section 4:
I currently have UK Masters degree. So do I need further English tests or NARIC certificate?


Section 5:

Monthly Salary.

My monthly salary varies based on company performance. So do I enter latest month's salary or the average of 3-6 months?
I have salary both in UK and India. So do I add both of them, or need to show UK salary alone?


Section 6:

6.1 When did you first enter UK (this refers to date of first entry into UK at the beginning of stay on which this application is based)

Should I enter my VERY first entry on other visa category 9 years ago, or the Tier 2 General visa start date?)

6.2 Absences from UK

Do I enter only las 5 years under Tier 2 General, or the absences from other visa categories in last 9 years?


Section 10

10.13 - Date fingerprints were taken last

How to get this exact date as don' recall this from 2 years ago?


Dependants:
If I am not applying dependants along with my application, do I need enter details of them in this application (for example section 10.17 asks about dependant less than 16 years age).

Do I need to submit dependant's documents as well along with mine, and marriage certificate, child birth certificate etc?


Much appreciated and thanks in advance.

[mspr335]

I currently have UK Masters degree. So do I need further English tests or NARIC certificate?

please check the link https://www.gov.uk/english-language/degrees-in-english
If you have a degree from a UK university, you only need your original degree certificate.

My monthly salary varies based on company performance. So do I enter latest month's salary or the average of 3-6 months?
I have salary both in UK and India. So do I add both of them, or need to show UK salary alone?

I'm assuming it has to be UK salary only

Should I enter my VERY first entry on other visa category 9 years ago, or the Tier 2 General visa start date?)

the date you entered on Tier 2 general visa

Do I enter only las 5 years under Tier 2 General, or the absences from other visa categories in last 9 years?

Absences from the time you entered on Tier 2 general

How to get this exact date as don' recall this from 2 years ago?

where did you give your biometrics ? if it is in post office , they would have attached the payment receipt to your biometric letter and handed over it to you . you can check the payment date

if you are not applying for your dependants, you don't need to provide any of their documentation