ILR (Tier 2 or 10 Years category)

[huqqapani]

I will qualify to apply for ILR on 23rd July 2013 under 10 year category and on 19th December 2013 on 5 years Tier 2 category. I know the basic requirements for each but i am looking for advice on which category is straight forward to apply in (in terms of documents required to be submitted with each application). Also my wife joined me in UK in June 2011 as work permit dependent.

I also hear some requirement (amongst others) in Tier 2 category of providing Annual leave acknowledgement letter for 5 years of work permit history. I changed my employer for previous 4 years recently, not sure whether they will entertain a request such as above. I am however 100 percent sure that i have not taken more than 180 days in any 12 month period on work permit and passport entry/exit stamps prove it.

Please advise !

[uksettlement]

I will qualify to apply for ILR on 23rd July 2013 under 10 year category and on 19th December 2013 on 5 years Tier 2 category. I know the basic requirements for each but i am looking for advice on which category is straight forward to apply in (in terms of documents required to be submitted with each application). Also my wife joined me in UK in June 2011 as work permit dependent.

I also hear some requirement (amongst others) in Tier 2 category of providing Annual leave acknowledgement letter for 5 years of work permit history. I changed my employer for previous 4 years recently, not sure whether they will entertain a request such as above. I am however 100 percent sure that i have not taken more than 180 days in any 12 month period on work permit and passport entry/exit stamps prove it.

Please advise !

I would be tempted to go for 5 years only because then you can go for a joint application with your wife and also you can go for PEO appointment. For 10 years application personal application isn't allowed.

[huqqapani]

Thanks uksettlement,

I personally like the idea of PEO application, its just the feeling you get with UKBA that they change laws for ILR.

Also, i switched employers 2 months ago, how important is the acknowledgement letter for holidays taken for the 4 years period i was with them. I have an absence report for 4 years from previous company that shows all the days taken off in this period (i'e annual leave, sick leave etc.). Would this suffice ?

Also, once you get ILR, is there any requirement to stay with your Tier 2 employer for a certain period of time, or do you get freedom as soon as you have ILR ?

Much appreciate any help.