Continuous Employment - PR Eligibility

[enigma_rrs]

I am working on a Tier 1 visa from last two years but came to UK on a work permit initially. I want to know that if

a) I loose job and/or
b) I have to go out of the country for a certain amount of time ( say 2-3 months)
will I still be eligible for PR- provided my Tier 1 is valid till further 3 years ?

Is there any official documentaion, which I can consult for the same ?

[vinny]

See also Guidance.

[enigma_rrs]

Thanks for your reply vinny, Still very confusing as it is not clearly mentioned whether I can be out of employment while I travel out of country for more upto 3 months ?

[ChetanOjha]

Thanks for your reply vinny, Still very confusing as it is not clearly mentioned whether I can be out of employment while I travel out of country for more upto 3 months ?

You can be out of employment. But for PR you have to show economic activity immidiately before 3 months applying.

[enigma_rrs]

Thanks for your reply vinny, Still very confusing as it is not clearly mentioned whether I can be out of employment while I travel out of country for more upto 3 months ?

You can be out of employment. But for PR you have to show economic activity immidiately before 3 months applying.

Thank you so much for your reply chetanojha!

And I am correct in saying that the maximum period i can be out of country can be just upto 3 months while I am out of employment or can it be more ?

[ChetanOjha]

Thanks for your reply vinny, Still very confusing as it is not clearly mentioned whether I can be out of employment while I travel out of country for more upto 3 months ?

You can be out of employment. But for PR you have to show economic activity immidiately before 3 months applying.

Thank you so much for your reply chetanojha!

And I am correct in saying that the maximum period i can be out of country can be just upto 3 months while I am out of employment or can it be more ?

To remain out of country and out of employment are two different things. I think you can remain max. 180 days out of country in the PR qualifying period i.e 5 years. and in the last 1 year it is 90 days(?).

Whereas for employment, can stay as long as you want provided you are able to prove your eligibilty at the time of extension.

[enigma_rrs]

Oh okie... basically I might fall int ot category where I am leaving the country for a certain period- most proababy 2 - 3 months, but during that time I will not be employed in UK. So, does that mean I have to prove that I qualify for PR. If so, what kind of proof is required for that