Is business visa stay calculated for ILR

[rahi14]

Hi

I have been going through the forum since last few days and really thank everyone for the information. I have a query which I cannot find in other posts

I was on business visa for 2 months and then went back to India and came back on Tier 2 work permit within 10 days. During this time the business visa was valid.

can I consider my business visa(c-visit) duration in my 5 years stay for ILR?

Thanks

[geriatrix]

No, if you intend to apply for settlement as an economic migrant (e.g.- Tier 2).
Yes, if you intend to apply for settlement under long residence.

[rahi14]

Thanks for the quick reply, I really appreciate it.

Can you please let me know what is settlement under long residence, is it different than a continual stay of 5 years, also, if it helps, here are my details:

wp3(T2 ICT) - 6 jun 09 -- 12 june 11
wp2 - 29 may 07 -- 29 may 09 (entry 2 jun 07 - till date)
wp1 - 28 dec06 -- 28 dec 08 (entry 9 jan 07 - exit 10 apr 07 )
c-visit - 12 dec 06 -- 12 apr 07 (entry 20 oct 06 - exit 21 dec 06)

Looking at the dates above, when am I eligible to apply for ILR

Thanks again.

Edit : Thanks for the links