Residential Qualification Period

[NOG]

Time to apply soon so I would be grateful if I can be reassured that things are in order and that I actually meet the residential requirements. At present I am waiting to reduce my absences outside the UK under 90 days for 12 months before the application.

ILR based on 10 year long residence obtained on 01/09/2012.
Absences outside the UK for Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 are under 450 days
Absences for the last 12 months before the application are under 90 days if I apply in Jan 2014, I hope? - Jan 2013 to Jan 2014. I was outside the UK for 31 days in Jan 2013, 28 days in Feb 2013, 12 days in March 2013 and 17 days in November 2013 = Total 87 days.

So assuming the above is correct, I can apply anytime after 2nd Jan 2014 to be safe?

Thank you for any help in advance.

[Ayyubi72]

Just count 12 month backwards from the date of application and make sure your absences are 90 days or less.
Also make sure that exactly 5 years before the date of application, you were physically present in UK.

[Amber]

Minus 5(3) years plus one day, rather than exactly. And counting back from the date in which the Home Office receive the application rather than when it's submitted.