4 years tier 4 + 5 years Tier 2 - absence question

[bmnikhil]

Hi All,

I was combing through the forum for a long time and was wondering I could get answers to my questions.

I arrived in UK in Sept 2010 - 1 year Tier 4, then had additional 3 years in Tier 4.
After that I've had two Tier 2 (General) visas 2 +3 years. I'm eligible for ILR from last week - based on my first Tier 2 approval date (16 Apr 2015).

I have two questions in my ILR application:

1. For "Since you first entered the UK, have you had any absences from the UK?" - does this mean absences from Sept 2010 or from Apr 2015. I got a letter from my employers about my absences from Apr 2015. Not sure I can get a letter for 4 years I was on Tier 4 as a student at university. Probably no record of my travels with university. Just emails to my Prof back then.

2. BRP details in the application - do they just want the latest BRP details? How will they check my 5 years eligibility if my entry to UK was Sept 2010?


Great thanks

Nikhil.

[zimba]

1. Just the last 5 years
2. Yes. They have all your data on their systems. They do not rely on your answers on the form

[bmnikhil]

Thank you

[bmnikhil]

Dear All,

These are very uncertain times. Many employers are looking at redundancies and some (like mine) are looking for furloughing employees for sometime.

I've applied for ILR online on 23rd March. My 2nd April appointment at Birmingham with Sorpa Steria is not postponed to 15th May.

Does being on temporary leave of absence (or furlough) impact my ILR application? Any ideas? What happens if the 15 May appointment is postponed further and companies cannot keep employees any further (i.e., potential loss of job).

Solidarity ?

[zimba]

There are no relaxation of the ILR rules. If you lose your job or not paid the required salary, your ILR will be refused. Migrants may be given extra time to either seek new sponsor.