first day of qualifying period

[lavenderhaze9349]

hi,

when HO calculate first day of qualifying period - is this 3/5 years from the date you submitted your application/paid or the day you submit ur biometrics?

would they normally ask for evidence for this or would they just confirm from ur absences listed that the date doesnt fall within this

[alterhase58]

hi,

when HO calculate first day of qualifying period - is this 3/5 years from the date you submitted your application/paid or the day you submit ur biometrics?
From date of submission/payment online. Biometrics date is not relevant for the requirement.

would they normally ask for evidence for this or would they just confirm from ur absences listed that the date doesnt fall within this
No evidence required - confirm from your absence listing.

[lavenderhaze9349]

hi,

when HO calculate first day of qualifying period - is this 3/5 years from the date you submitted your application/paid or the day you submit ur biometrics?
From date of submission/payment online. Biometrics date is not relevant for the requirement.

would they normally ask for evidence for this or would they just confirm from ur absences listed that the date doesnt fall within this
No evidence required - confirm from your absence listing.

thank you! would it matter if 3 years before your qualifying period your passport was expired? is additional evidence needed?

[contorted_svy]

No it wouldn't matter if the passport was expired. Do you have a long gap between passports being renewed?

[lavenderhaze9349]

No it wouldn't matter if the passport was expired. Do you have a long gap between passports being renewed?

6 months however my new passport has my old passport number in. surely would be ok as 6 months is still below the overall absences i can have if they deem it to be that?

[contorted_svy]

The guidance is not very clear on what they deem acceptable gaps, if you have a P60 or letter from an employer that covers that time period you can submit it just to be sure. They will be able to verify that you didn't travel during that time.