Visiting UK every two years

[Michaelsteve]

Dear All

After obtaining ILR in UK i came out and currently working in Middle east to get new work experience. I got ILR in 2011 and visited london twice so far....my question is when i visit 3rd time to UK will my ILR be revoked or overide....
I wish to get minimum 4 years experience in middle east and then settle in Uk in a good job...

If anyone had this problem please do share with me.....

[CR001]

Constantly visiting the UK does not keep your ILR going. ILR is lost after 2 years.

You will need to apply for a returning resident visa if you plan to settle in the UK.

https://www.gov.uk/returning-resident-visa

Why didn't you wait to gain BC before moving to the Middle East??

[Michaelsteve]

Dear All

After obtaining ILR in UK i came to Middle East to get new work experience. During this time i am planning to visit london (less than two years)...will my ILR be overide or cancelled....
After getting valid experience in middle east i am going to settle in UK.
Does anyone had this problem...please do share with me...

[Casa]

Short visits to the UK won't be sufficient to retain your ILR.

[Wanderer]

What's your nationality? You may have lost your ILR already if you were entered by the IO as a visitor, if you are a non-visa national.

[Michaelsteve]

I am indian. I didnt visit london as a visitor.I am visiting there to find a suitable job with a experience which i gained in middle east.

[Casa]

I believe Wanderer is highlighting the problem of staying outside of the UK for too long...where the Immigration Officer will stamp the entry as a visitor. The following is from the Immigration Rules with guidance for staff on refusing re-entry:
'For instance, a person resident overseas cannot maintain their settled status in the UK by paying short visits to the UK before resuming residence overseas. In such cases the applicant should be treated as a visitor.'

[Wanderer]

Is it possible for a visa-national with ILR to be admitted as a visitor, given they'd normally have to apply for a visit visa?

[Casa]

I believe it's given as a concession at discretion to enable them to enter, but I believe on the next attempt it results in a refusal. An example of this came up recently on the forum.

[Wanderer]

I believe it's given as a concession at discretion to enable them to enter, but I believe on the next attempt it results in a refusal. An example of this came up recently on the forum.

Perhaps the OP should check his passport for stamps....

[Casa]

That would be wise.

[Michaelsteve]

Dear All

I have ILR visa in uk and currently working in Qatar. I am trying to get a job in UK with my new experience in Middle East. Can i visit Uk if i receive interview letter from UK.

Please do share with me

[Amber]

How long have you been out of the UK?

[Michaelsteve]

I obtained ILR in 2011 and visited uk two times....In Uk for my job profile they are seeking minimum 3 years eperience..thats the reason i am here in middle east...

Now my question is in my 3rd visit to UK can i tell them that i am out of UK for 3 years to get work experience and show them interview letter to IO...

My 3 rd visit which is leass than 2 years ( 18 months)..

[CR001]

You were already given advice about applying for a returning resident visa etc.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/genera ... l#p1027396

[Amber]

Stop creating new threads.

[Michaelsteve]

Dear Amber

I am not creating threads....Its fact. I am trying to get a job in UK with good salary and settle in UK.

[Casa]

You've misunderstood the word 'threads'. This means opening new lines of posts on the same subject.

[arts99]

The following is from the Immigration Rules with guidance for staff on refusing re-entry:
'For instance, a person resident overseas cannot maintain their settled status in the UK by paying short visits to the UK before resuming residence overseas. In such cases the applicant should be treated as a visitor.'

I will be grateful if you could please post a link to the guidelines that state the above. I have done some reasearch and came across this https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ctober.pdf and this https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... nts-set-09 and neither seem to mention the above please.

Thank you

[Casa]

The following is from the Immigration Rules with guidance for staff on refusing re-entry:
'For instance, a person resident overseas cannot maintain their settled status in the UK by paying short visits to the UK before resuming residence overseas. In such cases the applicant should be treated as a visitor.'

I will be grateful if you could please post a link to the guidelines that state the above. I have done some reasearch and came across this https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ctober.pdf and this https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... nts-set-09 and neither seem to mention the above please.

Thank you

Doubtful that I can find a link that is from 2014

[secret.simon]

I will be grateful if you could please post a link to the guidelines that state the above. I have done some reasearch and came across this https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ctober.pdf and this https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... nts-set-09 and neither seem to mention the above please.

Thank you

The quote is from the 2014 version of the second link that you located. Websites tend to be rewritten and updated regularly and the relevant text may change from time to time. You can find my short analysis of the relevant Immigration Rules here. The whole thread is worth a read.

Are you an immigration law student or practitioner? Your past posts are all over the place and quite generic in nature.

[arts99]

Thank you Casa and secret.simon for your responses.

Does that mean that this does not apply now? 'For instance, a person resident overseas cannot maintain their settled status in the UK by paying short visits to the UK before resuming residence overseas. In such cases the applicant should be treated as a visitor.' as it is not their in the latest guideline.

I have read the link kindly shared by secret.simon however based on the current official guideline: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ctober.pdf; in my humble opinion an ILR can not be revoked on account of short visits alone.

I have a personal interest in UK immigration.

Thank you