Do I require absence proof if less than 180 days per year

[Vikash]

Dear ALL,

I am applying for ILR in May/June. I have not been away from UK for more than 180 days any year in the last 5 years. I have been for a short visit outside for personal and professional reason.

1) Do I require a letter from my employer stating when i was out of the country.
2) Do I require any other document supporting my absence for that brief period.
3) Do I mention this absence in a separate absence tracker.

Regards
Vikash

[argus7]

Yes , A letter is required. Can be from employer or a cover letter explaining days out of the country . For leaves / or annual vacation P60 can be a supplement proof that taxes were paid for whole year.

If leaves are less , then i think it can be omitted. But better to write a cover letter

[Vikash]

Thanks Argus7 for the reply.

However you mentioned P60 should suffice. I have got an employment history letter from HMRC stating my tax payment for the below years
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
Salary slips for year 2013-2014.

In the year March 2011, I went back to India , resigned there as I had secured a new job with a new company in UK and cameback in April-May2011 to join the new company. What should i produce in this case?

The leaves were actually 2-3 weeks avg on every occasion. Do i still require a cover letter. Reason i ask this again is i dont work with the employer anymore and would be hassle to get from them.

Regards
Vikash

[argus7]

This should not be an issue, Just take your offer letter as evidence in case they ask.