Who it's for
- Skilled Workers, partners and long-residence applicants preparing an ILR application
- Applicants who want their evidence set out clearly for the caseworker
- Anyone checking whether their absences are within the limit
What's included
- About this pack — the three routes and the earned settlement consultation
- Absence calculation worksheet with running totals and the maximum in any 12-month window
- Letter 1 — Skilled Worker (5 years): continuous residence, salary, English and Life in the UK, suitability
- Letter 2 — Long residence (10 years): lawful residence and absences
- Letter 3 — Family route (partner): time on the route, relationship, and financial, English and absence sections
- ILR supporting documents checklist — identity, travel history, residence by year, salary, relationship, English, Life in the UK, criminal record, HMRC and photographs
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- Absences are generally limited to 180 days in any rolling 12-month period
- Time on a visitor visa does not count towards the 10-year long residence route
- The Life in the UK Test and the English requirement apply to most applicants
- Proposed 'earned settlement' changes could lengthen qualifying periods — check GOV.UK before you apply
- Organise evidence by appendix so the caseworker can follow it
- Check current fees on GOV.UK before applying
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Questions
Which ILR routes does it cover?
Skilled Worker after 5 years, long residence after 10 years, and the 5-year partner route.
How do I count my absences?
Use the worksheet to list each trip and check the maximum days absent in any rolling 12-month window.
Will the earned settlement changes affect me?
Possibly. The pack flags that the rules may change and may apply to people already in the UK. Check GOV.UK immediately before you apply.
Is it in the Immigration Complete Bundle?
Yes. The Immigration Complete Bundle includes every DocPilot immigration template.
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