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No, because you are being paid in middle-east. Therefore no UK income or tax contributions ... therefore no proof of continuity of residence in the UK (living abroad, working abroad, earning abroad).sreddy wrote:Since I anyway wrk for UK based company will I still be eligible to apply for ILR saying company sent me to middle east on job?
Will your employer be ready to pay your salary (and taxes) in UK? This might help prove that you continue to maintain residency in UK.sreddy wrote:Or to qualify for ILR...what should I do? I still have valid Tier 1 until June 2011
A short business trip / work related overseas assignment is different from (permanent) posting outside the UK. Don't be confused between the two, specially so when income is also being earned outside UK.Pierrot95 wrote:Did you get the position based on tour Tier 1 status?
If yes, I would think that you can consider yourself as a UK worker who is sent abroad just as anyone goes on job related trips, and your salary is paid there because it is more practical as you need the money to live there. A bit borderline I admit, but it would be a shame to miss your ILR as you are so close.
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Thanks for your reply.sushdmehta wrote:No, because you are being paid in middle-east. Therefore no UK income or tax contributions ... therefore no proof of continuity of residence in the UK (living abroad, working abroad, earning abroad).sreddy wrote:Since I anyway wrk for UK based company will I still be eligible to apply for ILR saying company sent me to middle east on job?
Will your employer be ready to pay your salary (and taxes) in UK? This might help prove that you continue to maintain residency in UK.sreddy wrote:Or to qualify for ILR...what should I do? I still have valid Tier 1 until June 2011
Pierrot95 wrote:Did you get the position based on tour Tier 1 status?
If yes, I would think that you can consider yourself as a UK worker who is sent abroad just as anyone goes on job related trips, and your salary is paid there because it is more practical as you need the money to live there. A bit borderline I admit, but it would be a shame to miss your ILR as you are so close.
Since I am abroad on a business visa...if my salary is paid into UK bank account each month and I travel to UK each month until end of this year...will that work?sushdmehta wrote:A short business trip / work related overseas assignment is different from (permanent) posting outside the UK. Don't be confused between the two, specially so when income is also being earned outside UK.Pierrot95 wrote:Did you get the position based on tour Tier 1 status?
If yes, I would think that you can consider yourself as a UK worker who is sent abroad just as anyone goes on job related trips, and your salary is paid there because it is more practical as you need the money to live there. A bit borderline I admit, but it would be a shame to miss your ILR as you are so close.
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You argument is good for Tier 1 extension, but the basis on which ILR is granted is continuity of residence and economic activity in the UK.
I don't understand where the 15 months came from? The maximum absence for the 5 years residency is 180 days and it should not exceed 90 days at a stretch. However, if it is business trip, you get away from that.baldipsinghkohli wrote:I have a similar query as Mr. Reddy. The only difference being that I am still being paid UK salary and pay NI/tax contributions.
I have read that for ILR you cannot stay out of the UK for more than 15 months over the 5 year period.
Now if lets say I spend 16 months abroad, all on a company business trip, whilst at the same time being legally paid in the UK - am I still eligible?
Also I read that these 15 months are not to be taken as a whole but there is a limit of 3 months in a calendar year - for which you can stay out of the UK to still keep your qualification.
I have been abroad on business assignment for last one year. I am confused that whether I will give relaxation in this case as I am still being paid in the UK?
Really appreciate your help.
baldipsinghkohli wrote:I have a similar query as Mr. Reddy. The only difference being that I am still being paid UK salary and pay NI/tax contributions.
I have read that for ILR you cannot stay out of the UK for more than 15 months over the 5 year period.
Now if lets say I spend 16 months abroad, all on a company business trip, whilst at the same time being legally paid in the UK - am I still eligible?
Also I read that these 15 months are not to be taken as a whole but there is a limit of 3 months in a calendar year - for which you can stay out of the UK to still keep your qualification.
I have been abroad on business assignment for last one year. I am confused that whether I will give relaxation in this case as I am still being paid in the UK?
Really appreciate your help.