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ILR - continuous stay short
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:50 pm
by flakes
Please can anyone who has applied for ILR help with my query. I was granted HSMP visa clearance on Sept 19 2007 but I only arrived in the UK on December 7, well over 2 months but less than 3 months. My total time outside the UK since arriving is 113 days spread over 4 years. My current visa (tier 1 General) expires on Sept 19 which is 2.5 months short of 5 years.
What can I fill in the form where I am required to indicate if I have spent 5 years continously in the UK when applying for ILR
flakes
Re: ILR - continuous stay short
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:01 pm
by cs95tdg
flakes wrote:
What can I fill in the form where I am required to indicate if I have spent 5 years continously in the UK when applying for ILR.
Based on the information you have provided the answer would be "Yes".
I presume the question you are referring to here is the one below?
"D1. Please confirm whether you have spent a continuous period of 5 years lawfully in the United Kingdom:"
Re: ILR - continuous stay short
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:06 pm
by Lucapooka
flakes wrote:Please can anyone who has applied for ILR help with my query.
I could answer your query but I'm British so have not had the need to apply for ILR. Therefore I don't I meet the requirements you have stipulated.
Re: ILR - continuous stay short
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:26 pm
by cs95tdg
flakes, I'm guessing the point being made here is that, you will restrict the number of responses you get if you are only seeking answers from those who have applied for ILR before. I'd actually have to retract my response if I had stuck to your requirement, as I have not applied for ILR.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:08 pm
by flakes
Lucapooka/cs95tdg - thanks for your response. just understanding how the forum works as I am new. Please can anyone with answer help. the real question is if I should apply for ILR or extend for 3 months as total of time outside the UK (inclusive of delayed time before entering the UK) is about 195 days.
Thank you
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:12 pm
by geriatrix
flakes wrote:just understanding how the forum works as I am new. Please can anyone with answer help. the real question is if I should apply for ILR or extend for 3 months as total of time outside the UK (inclusive of delayed time before entering the UK) is about 195 days.
To begin with, read
FAQs for ILR - WP/Tier 2/HSMP/Tier 1 - Read before posting
Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:43 pm
by flakes
To begin with, read FAQs for ILR - WP/Tier 2/HSMP/Tier 1 - Read before posting
This is really helpful, thanks for the link