Consulting Job: time period outside UK and Tier 1

[rkrohela]

Hello Friends,

I have been offered a consulting role which is primarily on the payrolls of the Indian arm of the company, so I will get an Indian salary.

In addition, they have projects in UK, so I will be paid a UK stipend.

My queries are:

-I might have to spend a lot of time in Europe, US or other countries. Will the period of absence from UK for business purposes be justified when I apply for PR? I did read that if I get a letter from employer confirming my absences and the reasons for business purposes, then BIA consider it, is that correct?

-Second, can I add my Indian salary and allowances I would get in other countries as my income for the purpose of extension/ILR?

I am aware a lot of experienced members are in consulting roles, so please could you share this information. Thanks a lot.

[Sushil-ACCA]

Hello Friends,

I have been offered a consulting role which is primarily on the payrolls of the Indian arm of the company, so I will get an Indian salary.

In addition, they have projects in UK, so I will be paid a UK stipend.

My queries are:

-I might have to spend a lot of time in Europe, US or other countries. Will the period of absence from UK for business purposes be justified when I apply for PR? I did read that if I get a letter from employer confirming my absences and the reasons for business purposes, then BIA consider it, is that correct?

-Second, can I add my Indian salary and allowances I would get in other countries as my income for the purpose of extension/ILR?

I am aware a lot of experienced members are in consulting roles, so please could you share this information. Thanks a lot.

180 DAYS IS RED LINE

EVEN U R PAID IN UK

[ChetanOjha]

-I might have to spend a lot of time in Europe, US or other countries. Will the period of absence from UK for business purposes be justified when I apply for PR? I did read that if I get a letter from employer confirming my absences and the reasons for business purposes, then BIA consider it, is that correct?

Yes. Times travelled for business reasons are not included in 180 days. You can search this forum and there are lot of precedences for the same. Unless rules changed in last 30 days.

-Second, can I add my Indian salary and allowances I would get in other countries as my income for the purpose of extension/ILR?

You don't have to meet a benchmark for ILR. You just need to prove that you are economically active.
For extension, you have to considered your UK earnings. Check guidances notes also.

[Sushil-ACCA]

-I might have to spend a lot of time in Europe, US or other countries. Will the period of absence from UK for business purposes be justified when I apply for PR? I did read that if I get a letter from employer confirming my absences and the reasons for business purposes, then BIA consider it, is that correct?

Yes. Times travelled for business reasons are not included in 180 days. You can search this forum and there are lot of precedences for the same. Unless rules changed in last 30 days.

-Second, can I add my Indian salary and allowances I would get in other countries as my income for the purpose of extension/ILR?

You don't have to meet a benchmark for ILR. You just need to prove that you are economically active.
For extension, you have to considered your UK earnings. Check guidances notes also.

NOW 180 DAYS IS RED LINE and whatever is reason
work or medical etc

[renzokuken]

NOW 180 DAYS IS RED LINE and whatever is reason
work or medical etc

reference please? or link to the policy?
I guess you are wrong, work related and paid holidays are excluded.

[Sushil-ACCA]

NOW 180 DAYS IS RED LINE and whatever is reason
work or medical etc

reference please? or link to the policy?
I guess you are wrong, work related and paid holidays are excluded.

THAN TAKE Action and suffer -if u dont have in writing from HO

[pkumar]

One of my friend told that his friend got his ILR rejected because

1> Letter did not SPECIFICALLY state that he was UK employee and was sent to other country as consultant.

2> He was told there was no link with UK during that period ... since he was not paid in UK ....

I think your case might not have problems if you can show both of the above .. which to me looks like you should be able to do it without problem ....

Also it depends on the case worker as well ... so caseworker are OK with simple letter too ..... but now a days they are becoming strict as more Tier 2 people are showing letter's (since T2 path to ILR is discontinued).

All the best!

[Sushil-ACCA]

One of my friend told that his friend got his ILR rejected because

1> Letter did not SPECIFICALLY state that he was UK employee and was sent to other country as consultant.

2> He was told there was no link with UK during that period ... since he was not paid in UK ....

I think your case might not have problems if you can show both of the above .. which to me looks like you should be able to do it without problem ....

Also it depends on the case worker as well ... so caseworker are OK with simple letter too ..... but now a days they are becoming strict as more Tier 2 people are showing letter's (since T2 path to ILR is discontinued).

All the best!

before 6 months this was scene

but this is routine for them and 180 days is dead line

if they give one and refuse others they will face litigation

so this should be a policy

i know one of sufferer , dspite letter from employer , employed in UK

paid taxes as per PAYE in that period

salary received in UK
STILL REFUSED if they give any one like him are ready to challege their stand.

[rkrohela]

Guys,

I have seen differing replies on this.

Can somebody point out some guidance from BIA saying that absences from UK on business would not be considered for ILR?

So, if I spent some time on projects outside UK, and my employer gave me a letter to prove that, would I not be eligible for ILR?