Tier 2(ICT) ILR with 218 days continuous break

[SJ30]

Dear friends,

Can one of the experts advise on the below query please?

Background: Entered UK in Jan 2010 on Tier 2 (ICT).

There was a break of 218 days continuously [11-May-2013 to 15-Dec-2013] which can split across 2 years will not be more than 180 days as below if I apply in August 2015. Current visa validity is till Feb, 2016.

Year 5 11-Aug-15 12-Aug-14 14
Year 4 11-Aug-14 12-Aug-13 125
Year 3 11-Aug-13 12-Aug-12 92
Year 2 11-Aug-12 12-Aug-11 22
Year 1 11-Aug-11 12-Aug-10 31

Total Absence : 285

All other absence were on Paid annual leave and was short.

During the long absence I was working for the same employer from the off-shore.

I want to know am I eligible for the ILR? If yes what all documents I need ?

Any help will be deeply appreciated!

Regards,
Suk

[susan0x]

If you entered UK in in Jan 2010 , why didnt you apply yet. you are eligible

[SJ30]

If I would have applied in Jan then gap in a single year would be more the 180 days. As I understand continuous period is counted backwards form your application date. Please let me know if that is not correct.

[cs95tdg]

As I understand continuous period is counted backwards form your application date.

Yes, that's correct.

[SJ30]

Hi,

Please let me that am I eligible for the ILR?

If yes what all documents I need ?

[cs95tdg]

You may find the following threads useful to establish whether the breaks you have would be acceptable & what supporting documents to provide to support these.

Please read the SET(O) form & guidance for requirements.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/indefi ... 34372.html
http://www.immigrationboards.com/indefi ... 33827.html

[manci]

Dear friends,

Can one of the experts advise on the below query please?

Background: Entered UK in Jan 2010 on Tier 2 (ICT).

There was a break of 218 days continuously [11-May-2013 to 15-Dec-2013] which can split across 2 years will not be more than 180 days as below if I apply in August 2015. Current visa validity is till Feb, 2016.

Year 5 11-Aug-15 12-Aug-14 14
Year 4 11-Aug-14 12-Aug-13 125
Year 3 11-Aug-13 12-Aug-12 92
Year 2 11-Aug-12 12-Aug-11 22
Year 1 11-Aug-11 12-Aug-10 31

Total Absence : 285

All other absence were on Paid annual leave and was short.

During the long absence I was working for the same employer from the off-shore.

I want to know am I eligible for the ILR?
on the basis of absences, yes

If yes what all documents I need ?
read immigration rule 245GF-SD:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 6A__V2.pdf

Any help will be deeply appreciated!

Regards,
Suk