Settlement elgibility

[anandaselvan]

Hi,

I am in U.K. since 2007. I had to go to India due to valid employment reasons two times for 8 & 9 months in 2009 & 2012 respectively through my current employer (with the same employer throughout my stay).

Could you please confirm what is the possibility of getting settlement provided I show all valid reasons through my employer.

I understand in normal situation more than 180 days break would loose their eligibility, however I feel my case is different than that.

Looking forward to your response.

Thanks.

[Lucapooka]

I understand in normal situation more than 180 days break would loose their eligibility, however I feel my case is different than that.

Different, how? Under the new conditions there are no exceptions beyond the 180 day threshold. It's more generous than the previous 3 month threshold but is applied rigidly on that basis.

[iworker]

they used to have an exception for ppl who would leave the country for employement reason with salary being paid in the UK.. but since dec 13, 2012, now there is no exception.

[onlooker]

I would be shocked if this applied to the years before this was introduced. It has always been otherwise with any immigration changes.

[manci]

Hi,

I am in U.K. since 2007. I had to go to India due to valid employment reasons two times for 8 & 9 months in 2009 & 2012 respectively through my current employer (with the same employer throughout my stay).

Could you please confirm what is the possibility of getting settlement provided I show all valid reasons through my employer.

I understand in normal situation more than 180 days break would loose their eligibility, however I feel my case is different than that.

Looking forward to your response.

The 180 day limit on absences apllies to each of the 5 consecutive 12 month periods counted backwards from the date of the ILR application. By the judicious choice of when you are applying it may be possible to break up the 8 and 9 months absences into periods none of which is longer than 180 days. It depends on the actual dates.

[anandaselvan]

Thank you all for your response, I shall consider all your responses to take my decision.