ILR Absences from UK

[myipatel]

Hi members,

Both me and my wife become eligible to apply for ILR this October 2013 based on Work permit granted in November 2008 under OLD rules.

1 quick question regarding absences.

During this period of 5 years I went on a pilgrimage Journey for 29 days from 12 Oct 2011 until 10 November 2011.

This was an AUTHORISED paid leave granted by my employer I did NOT have any other absences in that 12 months period. However, to ascertain, since I work in a school our annual holidays are in August. So the above holiday was separate from my annual holiday.


My query is will this absence cause a problem with my ILR application. I am applying for ILR, presumably, under tier 2 category.

Many thanks,

And any help will be greatly appreciated.

[vinny]

See also Indefinite leave to remain - calculating continuous period in UK.

I doubt that your absence will be a problem.

If you are still a work permit holder, then you may apply for ILR as a work permit holder under 134. Your wife under 196E.

[Amber]

Indeed, providing your absences do not exceed 180 days in any 12 month period, there should be no issue or need for evidence.