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Hi all,

I have recently submitted my ILR application under the Skilled Worker route using the priority service and wanted to share my timeline and document checklist in case it helps others in a similar situation.

**Timeline**

* Entered the UK in January 2019 as a dependant visa holder
* Started full-time employment in January 2020
* First Skilled Worker visa granted in April 2021 from Company A
* Second Skilled Worker visa granted in April 2023 from Company B
* Continuously employed until re

TIMELINETIMELINE

 1. —
    
    Submitted ILR application in May 11 2026.

 2. —
    
    Received decision in May 13 2026

 3. —
    
    Documents Submitted**

DOCUMENTS THEY USED

 * descriptionCurrent passport + previous passports (Need to scan and upload)
 * descriptionBRP / eVisa
 * descriptionCurrent Employer reference letter confirming:
 * descriptionSOC code
 * descriptionsalary
 * descriptionongoing employment
 * descriptionrequired for foreseeable future
 * descriptionno unpaid leave
 * descriptionLatest payslip
 * descriptionRecent Bank statement showing salary credit
 * descriptionSigned consent form
 * descriptionPrevious employer absence confirmation letters
 * descriptioneVisa & share code
 * descriptionAbsences**
 * descriptionMy absences included:
 * descriptionannual leave
 * descriptionfamily visits
 * descriptionholidays
 * descriptionlimited remote work periods with employer approval
 * descriptionTotal absences were comfortably within the 180-day continuous residence limits.
 * descriptionHope this helps someone going through a similar ILR process. Happy to answer questions based on my experience.

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