I am on HSMP (before 2006)-> Tier 1 valid till year end.. unfortunately I lost my passport (along with my 2 dependent's..) .. gone with it is stamps and visas ..
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Now as my FLR is expiring in few months anyways, so thinking of applying ILR directly.. but few things:
How would I prove my absence?? postal application is not an option as I need to travel in march due to business (which can be very critical for my business)
I might not have many of the exact dates of travel (though can get rough idea) so how to declare them.. ( i am travelling 7-8 times a year).. giving wrong dates might be counted as deception.
I dont have much tax/pay etc to show because as a tech-start-up i was rather putting money from savings/friends. Company is spending whatever we are earning in almost totality (including on travel and marketing) in last two years and not much revenue to show before that..
I know I might need to hire an attorney but wanted to consult all you fine helping gentlemen. to know my options.
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