Consultancy Job outside UK for Tier 2 Sponsor

[aarish09]

Dear All,

I am currently on Tier 2 General Visa and I will qualify for ILR in September 2018.

Considering I respect 180 days time period limit outside the UK, is it possible for me to provide consultancy services to a Company outside the UK for my current Tier 2 Sponsor.

While doing so, I will continue to be a permanent employee of my Tier 2 UK sponsor and my Payroll as well as Tax shall be paid in the UK.

Thanks a lot for any valuable input.

best Regards

[aarish09]

Dear Group Members,

I have seen so many views on this post but no one replied. Is it possible to get some help on subject matter?

Best Regards

Umar

[fielddrive]

Yes, you can as long as you stay economically active in the UK and stay employed with your current employer.

Secondly, note that any time spent outside serving the interests of your employer while staying employed and paying tax in the UK is generally discounted as long as it is temporary in nature and of a limited time period.

Lastly, your employer should continue to be responsible for managing your activities and performing any other duties as part of the Tier 2 programme.

[aarish09]

Thank you fielddrive for your response.

I believe a formal letter from UK employer confirming my absences shall be sufficient?

or is there anything else home office can ask for?

Thanks