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Are excess absences allowed under 10 year Long Residence ILR, if the absences were due to the COVID?
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Are excess absences allowed under 10 year Long Residence ILR, if the absences were due to the COVID?

--- watch the video for a detailed answer #sachinsawantukvisa #visasolutions #10yrlongresidenceilr #ilr #studentvisauk #ukimmigration , #ukvisa , #ukbusinessvisa , #ukimmigrationlawyer , #ukresidency , #uktouristvisa , #ukspouseopenworkpermit , #ukvisitorvisa , #ukimmigrationlaw , #ukbusinessimmigration , #ukstudy , #ukspousevisa , #immigrationuk Yes, excess absences due to Coronavirus/COVID pandemic, which take you over the total number of absences allowed i.e. 180 days at any one time or 540 days in total in the last 10 years before the date of application, are allowed if you are able to provide evidence to show that you were unable to return to the UK, but for such as Your or your family member’s Positive COVID test result/s or hospitalisation evidence(bills, letter from doctor/hospital, etc.) Copy of your original return flight or intended date of return to the UK Flight Cancellation email/s from the airline Any evidence that you returned to the UK as soon as you were medically fit to travel Please note that if you have excess absences, then we suggest that you should take legal representation as it is at the discretion of the caseworker to assess all the evidence provided and decide whether or not to excuse the excess absences.. We have successfully represented clients in similar circumstances. For detailed advice regarding your particular situation, it is advisable that you book a paid video/audio consultation with us. We are registered with the OISC and are qualified to give Immigration Advice at the highest level, i.e. Level 3 (Advocacy and representation). You may book a video/audio consultation at the below link: https://www.visa-solutions.co.uk/bookings-checkout/consultation-via-video-audio-call

List of documents required in support of an application for Indefinite Leave to remain in the UK on the basis of being in the UK legally for a continuous period of 10 years (Long Residence)

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(All documents must scanned and provided as a soft copy)

Main documents

Applicant’s All Passports used in the last 10 years - Current and Expired

Applicant’s Current Biometric Residence Card

Any Home Office/UKVI letters/visas received during the last 10 years, if available

 

Life in the UK Pass Certificate - book the test at Life in the UK Test

 

English Language:

(check Prove your knowledge of English for citizenship and settling to see if you are required to pass the test)

UK Degree Award(either Bachelors or higher); or

English Language test pass certificate – at least level B1, if the test certificate was used

for a previous UK visa successful application then it can be used even if it is expired -- Link to

book the Trinity College London test (B1 SELT – GESE Grade 5) at B1 SELT – GESE Grade 5

Documents to prove that the Applicant is meeting the compliance requirements for their current visa:

For example, 

If their current visa is a Partner visa/residence card, then cohabitation documents for last 2 years evidencing that they are living with their partner

If their current visa is a Tier 2(General) visa, then 3 months payslips, bank statements and letter from employer evidencing that they are still working for the sponsor

If their current visa is a Tier 4(General) student visa, then letter from their University dated within 28 days of the date of application confirming that they have been regularly attending their course

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