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Thanks for your reply. I did try FAQ before posting the new topic, but couldn't find anything regarding 'unpaid leave' in specific, thus the question.wpilr_nov12 wrote:you will find your answers among the FAQs above. Things are not looking bad for you on this issue.
Thank you for your query regarding settlement and the continuous residence requirement.
You must give reasons for all absences which must be for a reason consistent with the original purpose of entry to the UK or for a serious or compelling or compassionate reason. If the unpaid leave was for compelling or compassionate reasons, you must provide reasons. If the absences are connected to other employment outside the UK, which demonstrate that the UK employment is secondary, these are not permitted absences, and the continuous period requirement is considered broken.
For settlement purposes you will be required to obtain points for previous earnings and support this with evidence such as previous payslips. This should be for a 12 month period and this must run consecutively and fall within 15 months immediately preceding the application. You need to provide 2 different types of specified documentation from 2 separate sources to support this as outlined in appendix A of the Immigration Rules, this can be found on our website at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... appendixa/
Any absences from the UK during the five years must have been for a purpose that is consistent with your basis of stay here, including annual leave or for serious or compelling reasons.
Evidence you will be asked to provide:
· for periods where you were in employment; a letter from your employer detailing the purpose and period of any absences in connection with the employment, including periods of annual leave.
· for periods of self-employment; a personal letter detailing the purpose and period of absences in relation to self-employment activities.
· a personal letter which includes full details of the reasons for absences and all original supporting documents in relation to those reasons, for example medical certificates and information about the reasons which led to the absence from the UK.
I hope this information is helpful, however, you may wish to visit our website for further information relating to the continuous residence period http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... cross-cut/