Work travel counted as part of 540 days?

[inara]

Hi everyone,

I am sure this question has been thoroughly exhausted but does time away from the UK for work, as a Tier 2 visa holder, count towards the 540 days required for the ILR (10 year route)?

Thank you!

[CR001]

Yes, ALL absence counts and any absence of 180 days or more breaks continuity of residence.

[inara]

Thank you @CR001 Much appreciated.