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by aerobharath88 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:27 pm
hi All,
Now I have come to the eligibility period to apply for ILR. I have passed LIFE IN THE UK TEST in August 2018. Im in the process of filling SET(O) application online and i have a queries as stated below.
***Personal information
Since you first entered the UK, have you had any absences from the UK?*** - absence here means any holidays i have flown away from the UK or any particular period where i was not here for more than 180 days?
***Immigration details
Have you previously lived in a country outside the UK including your country of birth?*** - I have mentioned YES and stated that i was born in India and raised there until i decided to come to the UK for higher education. Is this good enough? I have not LIVED in any other country.
Please can someone clarify this.
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by CR001 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:15 pm
1. All and any absences.
2. Correct
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by aerobharath88 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:29 pm
thanks CR001.
Oops. Thats a task to complete. :p
***What was the reason for this time spent outside the UK and Crown Dependencies?
Provide reasons, including if you were travelling through, for each country you spent time in during this period of absence*** - do i need to mention Dubai if my flight to India had a transit at Dubai for 6 hours?
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by CR001 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:31 pm
No just India.
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by aerobharath88 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:26 pm
thanks.
I have now filled in all the trips i made outside of UK in the last 5 years.
There are options at the end as shown below. Im a bit confused. What do I show as evidence if i just went to India to see my family and friends. I have not been absent outside of UK for 180 days in any 12 months period. I have not gone anywhere as a business trip. What will the employer give me then? Kindly clarify.
***What evidence will you provide to support the reasons for all absences from the UK and Crown Dependencies? (Required)
You can select more than one option.
Letter(s) from employer(s) detailing reasons for work-related absences including periods of paid annual leave from the UK and Crown Dependencies
Letter from applicant detailing any exceptionally harsh consequences to them caused by the change in the way absences from the UK are counted
Original official documents: (e.g. medical, birth or death certificates)
Letter from travel companies to evidence disruption to travel
Other ***
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by CR001 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:29 pm
You need absence letter from your tier 2 sponsor(s).
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by Djsuccess » Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:20 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:26 pm
thanks.
I have now filled in all the trips i made outside of UK in the last 5 years.
There are options at the end as shown below. Im a bit confused. What do I show as evidence if i just went to India to see my family and friends. I have not been absent outside of UK for 180 days in any 12 months period. I have not gone anywhere as a business trip. What will the employer give me then? Kindly clarify.
***What evidence will you provide to support the reasons for all absences from the UK and Crown Dependencies? (Required)
You can select more than one option.
Letter(s) from employer(s) detailing reasons for work-related absences including periods of paid annual leave from the UK and Crown Dependencies
Letter from applicant detailing any exceptionally harsh consequences to them caused by the change in the way absences from the UK are counted
Original official documents: (e.g. medical, birth or death certificates)
Letter from travel companies to evidence disruption to travel
Other ***
It is assumed that you were on annual paid leave when you travel. So your sponsor will confirm your absences as paid annual leave. If there is any unpaid leave, they will also confirm that.
I am not a lawyer and do not claim to be one. All my comments here are based on my opinions, experience and interpretation of the appropriate UKVI guidance documents and immigration rules.
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:49 am
hi,
I'm planning to visit Sweden on 09/11/2018. What if i apply today and get appointment after my Sweden trip? Should i have to include this in my absence letter from employer?
thanks.
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:50 am
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It is assumed that you were on annual paid leave when you travel. So your sponsor will confirm your absences as paid annual leave. If there is any unpaid leave, they will also confirm that.
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Thank you. but what if i was away from UK during a weekend? Do they have to mention this on their letter?
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:51 am
can you please direct me to sample absence letters? Many thanks
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by CR001 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:53 am
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:45 pm
THANKS CR001.
Please can you clarify me regarding my Sweden trip after i submit the application before my same day appointment?
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by CR001 » Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:47 pm
You will have to attached any absence after you submit online in a separate schedule and explain in a letter from you. The absence must be included in your employer letter though.
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:04 pm
hi,
Im planning to apply ILR through online application and book premium service in the next 2 days. However, Im planning to fly out of UK for a weekend to EU.
If i submitted my absence details already on online application, how do i deal about my interim absence before i appear for the premium appointment.
Please can someone clarify? thanks.
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by CR001 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:17 pm
Write a note??
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by Djsuccess » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:38 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:04 pm
hi,
Im planning to apply ILR through online application and book premium service in the next 2 days. However, Im planning to fly out of UK for a weekend to EU.
If i submitted my absence details already on online application, how do i deal about my interim absence before i appear for the premium appointment.
Please can someone clarify? thanks.
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Why not submit your application when you get back from your trip?
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by CR001 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:07 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:04 pm
hi,
Im planning to apply ILR through online application and book premium service in the next 2 days. However, Im planning to fly out of UK for a weekend to EU.
If i submitted my absence details already on online application, how do i deal about my interim absence before i appear for the premium appointment.
Please can someone clarify? thanks.
Topics merged.
You were already advised on 9th October, the advice hasn't changed!!!
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:12 pm
Djsuccess wrote: ↑Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:38 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:04 pm
hi,
Im planning to apply ILR through online application and book premium service in the next 2 days. However, Im planning to fly out of UK for a weekend to EU.
If i submitted my absence details already on online application, how do i deal about my interim absence before i appear for the premium appointment.
Please can someone clarify? thanks.
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Why not submit your application when you get back from your trip?
thanks CR001. Do you mean I book appointment now and submit the paper application when I appear for the appointment?
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by CR001 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:15 pm
You should read the whole bit of advice again you were given.
Simply add a note to the online and supporting documents about the absence.
I never stated anywhere to use paper form etc.
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:30 am
hi CR001,
I have submitted my application yesterday choosing to use NEW SERVICE and booked for an appointment at Birmingham on 21/11/2018.
However, I just have a few Qs:
1. Evidence of Mr xxxx immigration status in the UK
2. Declaration signed by Mr xxxxxx to confirm consent for the Home Office to
request verification checks
What should i submit for these 2 documents from my checklist?
Please can you clarify this?
Many thanks
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by CR001 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:42 am
1. BRP card
2. Was there no consent form to download?? Note that not many have experience of the new system, I certainly don't and cannot see what applicants see online etc.
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by Djsuccess » Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:32 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:30 am
hi CR001,
I have submitted my application yesterday choosing to use NEW SERVICE and booked for an appointment at Birmingham on 21/11/2018.
However, I just have a few Qs:
1. Evidence of Mr xxxx immigration status in the UK
Current BRP
2. Declaration signed by Mr xxxxxx to confirm consent for the Home Office to
request verification checks
there is a consent form that you should download and sign as applicable to you
What should i submit for these 2 documents from my checklist?
Please can you clarify this?
Many thanks
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:11 pm
Djsuccess wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:32 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:30 am
hi CR001,
I have submitted my application yesterday choosing to use NEW SERVICE and booked for an appointment at Birmingham on 21/11/2018.
However, I just have a few Qs:
1. Evidence of Mr xxxx immigration status in the UK
Current BRP
2. Declaration signed by Mr xxxxxx to confirm consent for the Home Office to
request verification checks
there is a consent form that you should download and sign as applicable to you
What should i submit for these 2 documents from my checklist?
Please can you clarify this?
Many thanks
hi, thanks for the reply. I cant find any consent form anywhere? Please can you let me know where i can find it? thanks
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by Djsuccess » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:56 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:11 pm
Djsuccess wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:32 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:30 am
hi CR001,
I have submitted my application yesterday choosing to use NEW SERVICE and booked for an appointment at Birmingham on 21/11/2018.
However, I just have a few Qs:
1. Evidence of Mr xxxx immigration status in the UK
Current BRP
2. Declaration signed by Mr xxxxxx to confirm consent for the Home Office to
request verification checks
there is a consent form that you should download and sign as applicable to you
What should i submit for these 2 documents from my checklist?
Please can you clarify this?
Many thanks
hi, thanks for the reply. I cant find any consent form anywhere? Please can you let me know where i can find it? thanks
log back in to the application page on ukvi website not the appointment page. You should see the form there.
otherwise, you can download it here
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onsent.pdf
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by aerobharath88 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:59 pm
Djsuccess wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:56 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:11 pm
Djsuccess wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:32 pm
aerobharath88 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:30 am
hi CR001,
I have submitted my application yesterday choosing to use NEW SERVICE and booked for an appointment at Birmingham on 21/11/2018.
However, I just have a few Qs:
1. Evidence of Mr xxxx immigration status in the UK
Current BRP
2. Declaration signed by Mr xxxxxx to confirm consent for the Home Office to
request verification checks
there is a consent form that you should download and sign as applicable to you
What should i submit for these 2 documents from my checklist?
Please can you clarify this?
Many thanks
hi, thanks for the reply. I cant find any consent form anywhere? Please can you let me know where i can find it? thanks
log back in to the application page on ukvi website not the appointment page. You should see the form there.
otherwise, you can download it here
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onsent.pdf
Wow.. i didnt see this. Thanks Djsuccess.
Im the only person applying and doesn't have any joint accounts. So i only sign part one? Sorry this may be a dumb question but better to be clarified. thanks