Tier 1 extension and ILR

[baldipsinghkohli]

I am currently on Tier-1 General Visa until Oct 2011. I am working for a UK company on a international graduate scheme and some of the placements I get to do outside the UK. I am still being paid UK salary and pay NI/tax contributions.

I have read that for ILR you cannot stay out of the UK for more than 15 months over the 5 year period.

Now if lets say I spend 16 months abroad, all on a company business trip, whilst at the same time being legally paid in the UK - am I still eligible?

Also I read that these 15 months are not to be taken as a whole but there is a limit of 3 months in a calendar year - for which you can stay out of the UK to still keep your qualification.

I have been abroad on business assignment for last one year. I am confused that whether I will give relaxation in this case as I am still being paid in the UK?


Really appreciate your help.