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Skilled worker and got H1B Visa - effect on ILR

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Skilled worker and got H1B Visa - effect on ILR

Post by Priyab » Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:20 am

Hi,
I have been in UK on dependant ICT visa and recently switched to skilled worker visa under new point based system. Could you please answer following questions?

1. Iam I eligible for ILR as iam on skilled worker now and will 5 years on ict be counted?
2. I recently had by H1B visa for USA stamped on my passport. Will that be a hindrance when i apply for ILR? Will they question if i had intentions for usa why i have to apply for ILR?
(This h1b was applied back in 2020 before I switched to skilled worker). But stamped only this month.
3. In case if i had to travel to usa on H1B just for short duration, will that affect my current skilled worker visa?

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Re: Skilled worker and got H1B Visa - effect on ILR

Post by CR001 » Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:37 am

1. No, you need 5 years on skilled worker visa before you can apply for ilr based on 5 years residence. You cannot combine ICT dependent time with skilled worker time to make up 5 years for ilr
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Re: Skilled worker and got H1B Visa - effect on ILR

Post by Priyab » Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:39 am

Ok thanks. Any idea on H1B questions?

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Re: Skilled worker and got H1B Visa - effect on ILR

Post by AmazonianX » Sun Apr 10, 2022 12:34 pm

Priyab wrote:
Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:39 am
Ok thanks. Any idea on H1B questions?
No effect on your ILRvapplication and you won't be questioned.

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Re: Skilled worker and got H1B Visa - effect on ILR

Post by Priyab » Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:58 am

Thank you. Can I travel to us on H1B while on skilled worker visa? So I can check if it will work out there and resign the job here afterwards?

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Re: Skilled worker and got H1B Visa - effect on ILR

Post by AmazonianX » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:45 am

Priyab wrote:
Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:58 am
Thank you. Can I travel to us on H1B while on skilled worker visa? So I can check if it will work out there and resign the job here afterwards?
This is your decision. You have valid visas (if your move will be before getting your ILR), the acceptability of above outlined plan to your skilled worker sponsor

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