Who it's for
- Applicants on work or long residence routes preparing an ILR application
- Anyone who wants to present their absences clearly in a table
- For three route-specific letters and a full checklist, see the ILR Cover Letter Pack
What's included
- About this template — ILR, the earned settlement consultation and the rolling 180-day rule
- ILR routes and qualifying periods table
- Absence calculation guidance with a worked rolling-window example
- ILR covering letter: continuous residence and absences table, salary for work routes, English language, Life in the UK Test, suitability
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- Absences are checked in every rolling 12-month window, not calendar years
- More than 180 days in any 12-month window may break continuous residence
- Proposed 'earned settlement' changes could lengthen qualifying periods — check GOV.UK before you apply
- Disclose anything relevant under suitability rather than leave it to be discovered
- Check current fees on GOV.UK before applying
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ILR Cover Letter Pack£19.99 · See what's included →Immigration Evidence Checklist£9.99 · See what's included →Citizenship Supporting Letter£13.99 · See what's included →
Questions
How is this different from the ILR Cover Letter Pack?
This is one general covering letter. The pack has three route-specific letters, an absence worksheet and a full documents checklist.
How do I check the 180-day rule?
For each absence, count the days absent in the 12 months ending on the last day of that trip. The guidance works through an example.
Does it cover the partner route?
The letter is written around work and long residence routes. For the partner route, the ILR Cover Letter Pack has a dedicated letter.
Is it in the Immigration Complete Bundle?
Yes. The Immigration Complete Bundle includes every DocPilot immigration template.
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