180 days rule for continuous residence

[matoti]

Hi All,
Quick question please. The rule on 180 days continuous residence , which is you must be in the UK for at least 180 days as a continuous residence, if you are to qualify for permanent settlement or IRL status.

Is this rule for partners of a British citizen and a child only?

Also, the HO will verify if the previous years prior to your application date meets the 180 rule, how many years can they back check?

If you are on the 10 year family route which gets extended every 30months, does the 180 days rule apply? Articles have suggested that if you are going to apply for the IRL in future after 10 years it's best you stick to the 180 days rule, don't know if this is true or not.Any advice please.

Thanks

[CR001]

No it does not apply to spouse and child on the family visa route.

It applies to PBS route visa holders only.

[matoti]

Thank you.

Is there any absence limit on the 10year family route that gets extended every 30months untill the 10th year when you can apply for lndefinte leave status?
Thanks

[CR001]

Thank you.

Is there any absence limit on the 10year family route that gets extended every 30months untill the 10th year when you can apply for lndefinte leave status?
Thanks

No there is not. However, any absence should be for valid reasons, ie not living abroad and popping back only to renew the visa.

[matoti]

Thanks