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ILR application with more than 180 days outside UK

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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ILR application with more than 180 days outside UK

Post by wlchuccc » Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:54 am

Hi,
I am planning to apply for ILR this summer. I have been working in the UK since Sept 2011. Due to my work, I have been traveling quite a lot. I have not counted yet, but for sure I have been out of the UK for more than 180 days in the last 5 years (but I dont think I had a single trip for more than 90 days).
I am working here with my Tier 2 visa. I am wondering what I need to do when I submit my ILR application. I am quite worried about it now as I have seen a lot of negative outcomes of many applicants in this forum.
Also my tier 2 visa will be expired next year, if my ILR application is rejected, does it mean that I cant work in the UK anymore? Thanks.

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Re: ILR application with more than 180 days outside UK

Post by O_Relly » Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:56 am

The limit is upto 180 days in any single 12 month period. Read calculating continuous period pdf ( google it).
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Re: ILR application with more than 180 days outside UK

Post by wlchuccc » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:25 am

Thanks. Much appreciated!
How many days you are allowed to be out of the UK in 5 years then? 450 days? Thanks again

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Re: ILR application with more than 180 days outside UK

Post by noajthan » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:39 am

wlchuccc wrote:Thanks. Much appreciated!
How many days you are allowed to be out of the UK in 5 years then? 450 days? Thanks again
It is a mistake to mix up naturalisation absence requirements with absence requirements for a visa (eg ILR).
Although someone with ambitions for privilege of citizenship needs to be aware of all requirements.
All that is gold does not glitter; Not all those who wander are lost. E&OE.

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Re: ILR application with more than 180 days outside UK

Post by CR001 » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:46 am

wlchuccc wrote:Thanks. Much appreciated!
How many days you are allowed to be out of the UK in 5 years then? 450 days? Thanks again
No more than 180 days per 12 month cycle (i.e. 180 days for each of the 5 12 month cycles).
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Re: ILR application with more than 180 days outside UK

Post by wlchuccc » Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:17 pm

Thanks both! Much appreciated! I am less worry now Thanks! :D

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