Absence more than 30 days in a year

[Ash1444]

Hi. This is my current situation:
Tier4: 19-09-2011
Tier2 first: 30-10-2015 to 30-10-2018
Tier2 second: 15-11-2015 - Now
----------
1- I know this question has been asked multiple times, but I have seen mixed answers. Since I switched to Tier2 from Tier4, what is the right answer to this question?

When did you first enter the UK? (Required) This is the date you entered the UK when the period of stay you are basing this application on started.
30-10-2015 is what my application is based on, but I physically entered the uk on 19-09-2011
----------
2- Since I had two employers, would it be enough to ask my last employer to provide me with the absence letter? None of the absences have been work-related, but half of them were at the time I was working for the first employer. I have heard that people have asked their last employer to sign the letter and they did, but not sure if this is the best way to do it. What do you think?

Thanks in advance.

[zimba]

1. Not important what you answer
2. All your employers must provide absences letters

[Ash1444]

Thank you Zimba. I have asked both of my employers to issue the absence letter.
I thought t would be easier to follow up here. Just one more question.
I am a bit worried about the financial documents.

• What is the standard? documents covering 3 months? 6 months? This is not quite clear

• Can you please have a look at the document attached? This is my payslip. It contains the employer's logo, so I guess it is considered to be on a letterhead? Do I still need to stamp this? I'm asking as it is really hard to deal with the HR these days. Payslip: https://ibb.co/RBd0ytf

[Ash1444]

Hi all,
I guess the priorty and super priority service are suspended. right?
I was gonna pay for my application and realised that only the Standard Service is available. This is strange, since the Life in the UK Test centres were working without any problems!

Just wanted to double check. Are they suspended?

My worry is that my visa is gonna expire in less than 2 months! It says it might take up to 26 weeks!
Thanks in advance.

[CULLINAN]

SP is suspended.

Once you apply in time (before visa expiry), your rights will be covered via Section 3C till a decision is made. Your visa expiry is irrelevant then.

[Ash1444]

Thanks for the quick answer, Cullinan.
Yes, but all the stress and not being able to extend my job contract, etc.
Do you have an estimation of decision delays in recent months?

[CULLINAN]

Thanks for the quick answer, Cullinan.
Yes, but all the stress and not being able to extend my job contract, etc.
Do you have an estimation of decision delays in recent months?

Check the timeline thread. Many Tier 2 applicants are getting very quick decisions even on standard route.

indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-timeline ... 31555.html

[CR001]

This is strange, since the Life in the UK Test centres were working without any problems!

Unclear what relevance this statement has to super priority or priority Service, which is a UKVI service (not a UKCVAS service). UKVI are still dealing with backlog applications and until they are cleared, the service is likely to remain suspended.

Do you have an estimation of decision delays in recent months?

Follow the timeline thread.

[Ash1444]

Thanks to both of you for clarification.
I thought they were suspended due to safety measurements.

[AmazonianX]

Thanks to both of you for clarification.
I thought they were suspended due to safety measurements.

Not solely that, the humongous backlog is the man deal, not until that is cleared dontbexpect reinstatement of SPS.
Follow timelines thread as told.

[Ash1444]

Hi,
I just booked an appointment. UKVCAS had a strange postcode validation system and did not accept my home postcode. In order to pay, I entered my work postcode and the payment was successful, but nowI'm thinking if that address was only used for the payment and not the courier service.

1- AFAIR, they ask for the address you wish your BRP card sent to once you at the appointment centre. Am I right?

2- The next question regarding my documents is about the consent form. Now that everything is digital, can I just digitally sign and upload my documents? Do I need to print, sign, and scan?

3- Last one is about the payslips. My payslip has a logo of my employer at the bottom. Is that enough? The HR is working remotely, so I don't think they would stamp it for e anyway.

Thanks in advance.

[seagul]

Hi,
I just booked an appointment. UKVCAS had a strange postcode validation system and did not accept my home postcode.

Most of us, many times, write 0 (zero) instead O (alphabet) and vice versa, and that may cause this intricacy. Or sometimes the postcode need to be in capital letter only and/or with/without space. So one should try all formats.

In order to pay, I entered my work postcode and the payment was successful,

That is bit vexing, because never seen ever where the bank allows the payment with the address not registered to the card.

[Ash1444]

Thanks Seagul!
My postcode follows this format: CI ICC, which is a bit different from the default, so it's probably a validation bug, but I guess the payment was successful because the actual address was correct (you enter the address manually).

Any feedback on the other questions would be appreciated too.

[Ash1444]

Not solely that, the humongous backlog is the man deal, not until that is cleared dontbexpect reinstatement of SPS.
Follow timelines thread as told.

Thanks. I have seen people talking about the IDV App too. I'm quite confused. I guess that was an app used during the pandemic that is not used anymore? never came across it! I completed my application form, paid the fee and then booked an appointment on the UKVCAS website. Now I just need to upload the documents and attend the appointment. Not sure when/where the IDV App comes into the equation.

[CR001]

IDV is not available anymore. It was IDV or ukcvas biomterics appointment. IDV was only for those identified as eligible by ukvi. It was not an option an applicant could choose.

[Ash1444]

IDV is not available anymore. It was IDV or ukcvas biomterics appointment. IDV was only for those identified as eligible by ukvi. It was not an option an applicant could choose.

Thanks for clarification

[seagul]

2- The next question regarding my documents is about the consent form. Now that everything is digital, can I just digitally sign and upload my documents? Do I need to print, sign, and scan?

3- Last one is about the payslips. My payslip has a logo of my employer at the bottom. Is that enough? The HR is working remotely, so I don't think they would stamp it for e anyway.

Thanks in advance.

2. Cant you simply download these three pages and manually fill & sign and then upload even through your phone camera.
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onsent.pdf

3. Usually e-payslips resembling to original one without pacifically being marked as "online" copy doesn't need any stamp.

[Ash1444]

I was double checking my documents and came across this sentences from the government's "Indefinite leave to remain: calculating continuous period in UK" guide, which worries me.

This also includes any paid annual leavewhich must be assessed on a case by case basis and should be in line with UK annual leave entitlement forsettled workers

You still need evidence where the absences in a 12 month period (asdefined above) exceed 30 working days plus statutory public holidays.

I have 2 absences in 2018, one for 30 days and one for 63 days. The first one is listed as holiday and he second one as Holiday + Remote Work in my absence letter from my employer. For the 63-day absence, in my application form, I put: visiting my family (especially my dad who had a heart condition) while working remotely.
Do I need to add any further documents/explanation? Would that latter from my employer be enough?

[Ash1444]

Thanks Seagul,
2- By digitally sign I meant using a pdf editor app on my phone, fill out and sign using a digital pen. So that should be fine

3- Thanks

[vinny]

245HF.

(h) The applicant must provide the specified documents in paragraph 245HH as evidence of the salary in (c)(ii)(2) or (3) above and the reasons for the absences set out in paragraph 245AAA.

245HH

B. A letter from the employer detailing the purpose and period of absences in connection with the employment, including periods of annual leave. Where the absence was due to a serious or compelling reason, a personal letter from the applicant which includes full details of the reason for the absences and all supporting documents in relation to those reasons - e.g. medical certificates, birth/death certificates, information about the reasons which led to the absence from the UK.

[Ash1444]

245HF.

(h) The applicant must provide the specified documents in paragraph 245HH as evidence of the salary in (c)(ii)(2) or (3) above and the reasons for the absences set out in paragraph 245AAA.

Thanks Vinny. Section 245AAA does not say anything about the 30-day though. I am not anywhere near the 180 days limit. So, considering this, will I be fine? I don't think I need any further documents for something not considered to be beyond the allowance as stated in here. Right?

[vinny]

You should provide letter(s) from your employer, explaining any absences from the UK.

[Ash1444]

You should provide letter(s) from your employer, explaining any absences from the UK.

Yes. I mentioned in the original post that there is a letter from my employer stating "Holiday + Remote Work" as the reason of my absence. Since the continous period of 63 days was above the normal range I was just wondering if such a short explanation would suffice.

[vinny]

They didn’t specify that an employer’s letter must be long.

[Ash1444]

They didn’t specify that an employer’s letter must be long.

I guess you're missing my point. My first question was that based on this sentence: "You still need evidence where the absences in a 12 month period (asdefined above) exceed 30 working days plus statutory public holidays." and the fact that I have mentioned in my application that I had family issues and therefore had been away from the UK for more 30 days, do I need to provide any "Additional" explanations/documents or not.
I thought they might need some extra evidence for longer periods since they had added that specific sentence in the Guidance.

Thanks for the feedback though.