Maximum absences over 5 years for ILR??

[LondonGirl]

Hello,

I will be eligible for ILR at the end of the year after a 5 year work permit. I am struggling to find any clear cut information about the maximum period allowed out of the UK over the 5 year timeframe leading up to ILR. I am aware that one cannot be out of the country for more than 90 days in the last 12 month period.

Over the last 4 years, I have been out 76 days for work and 120 days for holidays. I expect to be out this year for about a total of 20 days maybe.
I have read that the timeframe allowed is 6 months over 5 years - does this include work-related absences??

Thanks.

[jazbaati99]

You will be fine, I suggest that you do get a company letter explaining your absences due to company reasons. 140 days absence in 5 years for holidays is totally fine. Don't worry you'll do fine.

[LondonGirl]

Phew! Thanks - I have been driving myself crazy worrying about this.