GAP Justification - ILR - Advice needed

[ashwini_k]

I was sent to the UK on a project by my company under Tier2 (ICT) for a project in June 2009.

In november 2009, I applied and received my Tier 1 general visa.

In October 2010, my project in the UK ended and I had to leave the UK and return to my home country. I continued to apply for roles in the UK while I was away.

I finally returned in May 2011 and have been resident here continuously ever since. I have P60s for each year with more than the minimum requirement.

I want to apply for my ILR in 2014. According to my calculations I can account for the gap by August 2014.

Do I need justification for my gap period if I can manage the gap to be less than 180 days in a calendar year.? If required, How can I justify my gap period? I was not a UK employee of my company but here only on assignment from June 2009 to Oct 2010.

Is there a good immigration solicitor from whom I can seek advice?

Many Thanks,
Ashwini

[ashwini_k]

Hi, Sorry asking again. Is there anyone who has applied for their ILR after being sent to UK on assignment. and not being a UK employee.

I was sent here on assignment for my first 2 years in the UK and then took up local employment.

Please advice.