Work outside the UK & ILR questions

[j_k_d]

Hi,

I am not sure is it the right board to post. But I hope someone can help me to answer some of my questions.

Background: I have been in the UK since 2010 under several visas. My partner and I got married earlier this year, and therefore I am currently under a spouse visa to give me right of abode and work in the UK. I understand I can apply for ILR through the 10-year route; the day that I reach 10-years will be early 2020. I have spent roughly 300 days outside UK in the past 8 years, and this under the requirement of 540 days.

Questions: My company has customers in Europe, and they wanted to send me to Europe for meetings, possibly around a couple months (discontinuously, coming back at the weekend). I am still be paid by the UK company.

1. Under my current visa status (spouse visa), am I allowed to travel there for work?
2. Will that time spend for work in Europe count as “Outside the UK” and count in my ILR application?

Thank you in advance.

[CR001]

1. Under my current visa status (spouse visa), am I allowed to travel there for work?

Your UK visa is irrelevant to Europe. You can visit Europe for business if you hold the appropriate visa for Europe.

2. Will that time spend for work in Europe count as “Outside the UK” and count in my ILR application?

Yes, ALL absence count for the 540 days maximum absence limit for ILR based on long residence.