I intend to apply for ILR this June but my case is not straight forward. Details are as follows:
a) Had work permit from employer A from 26 June-06 to 13 Dec-06.
b) Entered UK on 04 Jul-06
c) 1st extension of WP (Employer A) - 30 Nov-06 to 29 Jul-07.
d) 2nd extension of WP (Employer A) - 19 Jul-07 to 29 Jan-08.
e) 3rd extension of WP (Employer A) - 04 Feb-08 to 29 Jul-08.
f) Finished contract with Employer A and started work as Self employed
g) Switched to Tier-1. From 17 June-08 to 12 June-11
Please can anyone guide me on the following issues:
1. There seems to be a break in continuous residence of 5 days (at (e) above). The employer told me that the application (for extension) was filed before the expiry of current leave but I have no proof of this. I was in the UK during this entire time. Does this affect my ILR application with regard to 5 years continuous residence or my ILR clock was reset from 04 Feb-08?
2. Was without work from Jan-10 to Jan-11 but my limited company was active and I continued drawing Salary + dividend and can get a letter from accountant. I am now working as staff (from 01 Feb this year). Will the accountant letter coupled with salary slips be enough to show economically active?
3. Due to above complications, shall I apply for FLR first then think of ILR or apply for ILR straight away?
Please help as I am not able to decide whether I should try for extension/ILR or prepare to leave? Thank you all in advance.
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