u/LimeFluffy7666

Application date: 7/10/26 (Priority)
Biometrics: 8/10/26
Approval email: 10/10/26

Documents Submitted
• Passports (current and expired) - only stamped pages
• Immigration status
• Life in the UK result
• Bank statements (August and September)
• Payslips (August and September)
• Letter from 2 previous employers stating all leave was approved
• Letter from current employer (this letter DID NOT include I was needed for unforeseeable future, my SOC code, or approved absences)
• Signed Declaration
• 2 BRP cards
• HMRC Self Assessment Letters
• Cover Letter - only explained day trips which I could not include in application and why I had no proof of some trips AND explanation of Self Assessment
• Evidence of absences - out of 20 trips I only submitted 5 flight and hotel itineraries.

I could have submitted my application early September but was SCARED. Scared because my because of lack of travel evidence and reason for Self Assessment.

Good Luck to everyone who’s about to apply and those waiting on their decision!

I am on SWV and due to apply for ILR in Oct.

From 2024-2025 I managed a rental property in my home country and got paid thru UK account. I believe the earnings was sent to HMRC as I did have to provide my NI number. The property made a little over £2000 and I sent home over £1000 and retained less than £1000 from my calculations. I’ve since closed the account of the property and don’t have much evidence apart from a bank statement for that year and receipt of the monies I sent home. I did all this before I knew it could affect my ILR.

I have consulted an accountant who told me don’t worry as I kept less than £1000 and do not need to file self assessment with HMRC.

I plan on using a solicitor when I apply.

My questions are should mention this in my cover letter?

Should I contact HMRC to query?