Tier2 (ICT) to Tier2 General to ILR - Start Date for Set(O) form

[rajeshb]

Hello,
I came to UK on Tier2 ICT visa (Established staff) on 07 November 2010. I have applied for switch to Tier 2 General (priority service) on 20th November 2014 with in UK.

BRP Card for Tier 2 General issued on : 20-Nov-2014
Actual COS start date for Tier 2 General visa: 29-Nov-2014 (its a weekend)
Joining date with new employer: 01-DEC-2014

My current BRP card (renewed) is going to expires on 12-DEC-2019.

Although Issue date on the BRP card is mentioned as 20-Nov-2014, I continued working with my old employer (Tier 2 ICT sponsor) till 28-Nov-2014.

Can someone please suggest what would be the start date I should consider for filling Set(O) application form for ILR?
Also, please suggest the earliest date i can submit my ILR application form ?

Regards,
Rajesh B

[zimba]

Visa issue date. You can apply within 28 days of completing your 5 years from visa issue date

[rajeshb]

Thanks Zimba for your expert advice.

Can you please clarify on below queries:
1. As i am employed with new sponsor (current) from 01-DEC-2014, does the days from 20-NOV-2014 till 30-NOV-2014 count as absence ? ( I was on UK payroll with old sponsor till 28-NOV-2014)

2. if answer to above question is no, what is the likely scenario considered by case worker ?

3. I worked with my old sponsor till 28-NOV-2014. Should i have to mention this in the cover letter ?

Thanks,
RajeshB

[zimba]

The answer is NO to all your questions

[rajeshb]

Hi,
I have planned to submit my ILR applicaton on 24-OCT-2019.

I was reviewing my taxes paid from 2014 onwards and noticed that i have not included private medical insurance during submission of tax returns for years 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 using self assessment service.

As a result, I got tax refund. Can someone please advise if this is going to affect my ILR application ?

What steps should i have to take now in order to pay back the taxes on private medical insurance.

Regards,
Rajeshb

[zimba]

It will have no relevance to ILR under Tier 2. Minor errors can be mitigated by declaring these as adjustments in the upcoming tax return. Seek help from an accountant

[rajeshb]

Thank you so much Zimba. Appreciate your quick response

[rajeshb]

Hi Zimba,
Just want to make sure we are on the same page.

Can you please advice if i have to clear my tax dues using an accountant and then submit ILR application ?

I spoke to a solicitor explaining the context and he advised me to clear the tax dues with HMRC as any tax discrepancies will result in refusals .

if I clear the dues before ILR application submission, will Home office consider any fault on my conduct and honesty ? Are there any cases that came to your notice on Tier2 General to ILR application with refusals on TAX discrepancies ?

I am bit stressed at the moment

Regards,
Rajeshb

[zimba]

It will have no relevance to ILR under Tier 2 Tax discrepancies only affected Tier 1 General as they had to meet a total pay threshold which could include self employment income and many falsely declared non-genuine income under self employment.
Tier 2 has no such requirement and only your gross employment salary counts

[rajeshb]

Thanks again Zimba

I will submit my ILR application as per your advice.

[rajeshb]

Hi Zimba,
Many thanks for your help. My ILR is approved today

Regards,
Rajesh

[rajeshb]

I have to process my spouse visa extension. She was on Tier 2 general dependent visa.

Should i have to renew her visa on Tier 2 dependent or ILR dependent ? Please suggest

Regards,
Rajeshb

[CR001]

Please post your tier 2 dependent visa questions in the tier 2 sub forum as they are not relevant to the ilr sub forum and this topic.

uk-tier-2-employer-sponsored-visas/