ILR - Business Travel

[malepiscean]

I entered the country on 01-Feb-2007 on a work permit; still with the same company & don't intend to switch; switched the Visa from WP to T1G in Sep-10 (which is valid until Sep-12); hoping to apply for ILR in Jan-12.

During the past 5 years, apart from paid vacations, I did a lot of business travel mostly during 2009 (3-4 days a week out of UK for about a year).

Here are my questions:

1) As per my calculations, here is total of my absences from UK:
a) Business trips: 209 days
b) Paid Vacations: 93 days
c) The longest single trip was 34 days
d) All the above numbers exclude days of travel
What documentation can I provide so that it doesn't impact my application negatively? Would a letter from the employer stating the nature of my job requires travel be enough? Or do I need my employer to acknowledge the date of each and every trip in writing?

2) Because of more than 180 days absence in total, does this mean that I cannot apply in person? (I appreciate its too early for me to be asking this but would be interested in knowing)

3) I've always received salary in UK & paid taxes here since 01-Feb-2007; never been out on an unpaid leave; is this enough for being classified as 'economically active in UK' for continuous 5 years?

4) Has anyone used SAR to get a list of all entries and exits from the country? (especially for determining absences for ILR)

5) When should I take the KOL test? Do the results have a validity?

Any other thoughts suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

[geriatrix]

do I need my employer to acknowledge the date of each and every trip in writing?

Yes, at least for business trips if not for paid leave(s). Check the sticky topics for template(s).

2) Because of more than 180 days absence in total, does this mean that I cannot apply in person?

You can, but in-person application is not a guarantee of same day service.

3) I've always received salary in UK & paid taxes here since 01-Feb-2007; never been out on an unpaid leave; is this enough for being classified as 'economically active in UK' for continuous 5 years?

Yes.

5) When should I take the KOL test? Do the results have a validity?

Any time (if applying at PEO, the latest you can take the test is 2 working days before the appointment). Test results are valid for life. If you lose the certificate then you'll need to take the test again.

[Azlan11]

Dear All

I will be grateful if you could reply tomy querry.

1. I was given Dependent HSMP visa for 2 years in Nov 2007 which we extended for another 3 years which is now valid till nov 2012.

I have lost the job and now found another good job in middle east. The rules for ILR dependents say that they have complted atleast two year stay which I have done. I am planning to move out to middle east now. I have 90 holidays a year which i can use regularly for visit.

When I apply for ILR with in my family in nov 2102 will there be any probelm as I may be absent from UK most of the time. Any suitable way I can plan in advance.

Your reply will be approciated.

[darksun]

Hi sushdmehta, since you mentioned unpaid leave is being mentioned I have a quick question. I am on the same employer for the last 5 years. I had maybe 20 at most unpaid leave and ot of uk for personal reasons but always been empliyed. That shouldnt be a problem for 5 year continous period crteria ?

Thanks