Unpaid maternity leaves

[Fatima Ali]

I came to UK last year and had twin babies in March 2017. Now I'm planning to avail whole year leaves that includes unpaid leaves. Will it be an issue at the time of ILR? Thanks

[manorana2009]

Hi Fatima,
The HO might refused ILR because of gap employment more than 60 days. But not sure about unpaid leaves technically you are not unemployed. As per as rule you must complete five years continuous residence (no gap between jobs of more than 60 days) to qualify for ILR

Let the other people comments on this
Thanks
Manoj

[CR001]

Hi Fatima,
The HO might refused ILR because of gap employment more than 60 days. But not sure about unpaid leaves technically you are not unemployed. As per as rule you must complete five years continuous residence (no gap between jobs of more than 60 days) to qualify for ILR

Let the other people comments on this
Thanks
Manoj

The 60 days gap in employment refers to changing sponsors on Tier 2 and NOT maternity leave and returning to the same employer.

[Djsuccess]

I came to UK last year and had twin babies in March 2017. Now I'm planning to avail whole year leaves that includes unpaid leaves. Will it be an issue at the time of ILR? Thanks

There is a consideration for maternity leave but the only thing that might cause issues is the period of unpaid leave especially if the unpaid leave affects your overall income to lower than what is required. I also think that your sponsor will have to notify UKVI through SMS about the period of unpaid leave as soon as you take them.
I am not sure if UKVI will give any consideration for unpaid leave outside the paid statutory maternity leave period.

[iworker]

As long as she takes the leave for 12 month, she should be fine.
Since the 12 months are not paid, that is still fine under UKVI rules. If you complete your 5 years during the maternity leave, u can apply showing the salary slip month before u went on maternity.
If it is later, then a letter from the employer mentioning the dates u took maternity should be fine.
Good luck with the twins.

[Fatima Ali]

Thanks a lot everyone. It's my second year here so have a long way to go before ILR anyways. I was just wondering because of unpaid period