What abt if u re-apply for ILR in Oct 2016.....surely your number of days outside UK will drop !! How many days actually u were away from UK over the last 10 yr ? I was out for 553 days. I said that to the home office. They say 551 in the refusal letter. My compelling circumstance was grandfather's...

I had compassionate circumstances What were the compassionate circumstances? if I appeal this decision within the next week and the process lasts beyond my extant leave to remain (I understand the appeal lasts around 12 months or more) am I LAWFULLY resident in the UK under section 3c while my appe...

Hi guys, I would really appreciate your advice. My ILR (10 year long residence) was refused on grounds that I spent more than 540 days outside the UK (although I had compassionate circumstances). My leave to remain expires in October 2016. I HAVE been given the right to appeal this decision. This fa...

You can try, no one can say for certain what the outcome will be. It's Up to you Frankly ! But When there is complex past history it better to apply by post. Let Say if case worker is not able to make a decision, she/he will pass your case to senior case worker, where your case will be dealt like a...

Normally ''''You must: 1) cancel at least 5 working days before your appointment for a full refund 2) reschedule at least 48 hours before your appointment'''''''' But you can still decide to miss the appointment, It is only £100 Loss, But U Have a Option to cancel, Sort Of. ''''You won’t get the £1...

You should not apply in person if your case is not straightforward. If they are not able to make a decision on the day, you will join the postal pile at premium fee. Wait for others to comment. I don't think there is much discretion regarding absences above 540 days though. Thank you for your reply...

Hello people, I have my appointment at Croydon for ILR long residence on Friday. My case is not straight forward so I thought I would describe it here, in case it might help people in similar situations later on. First entered UK: July 2003 Left UK: August 2014 (Erasmus Year in Paris, France) Return...

Hi, I am a student who has been a continuous legal resident in the UK since 2003 July. I have not yet applied for residency since my days outside the UK during the 10 year period exceeds 540 days. However, I would like to go on an erasmus (year abroad programme) to France next year which would star...

Hi, I am a student who has been a continuous legal resident in the UK since 2003 July. I have not yet applied for residency since my days outside the UK during the 10 year period exceeds 540 days. However, I would like to go on an erasmus (year abroad programme) to France next year which would start...

Amber_ wrote:I Wouldn't. You could in theory be refused re-entry. Get it done whilst you can.

why would i be refused re-entry?

Once an applicant has built up a period of 10 years continuous lawful residence, there is no limit on the length of time afterwards when they can apply. This means they could leave the UK, re-enter and apply for settlement based on a 10 year period of continuous lawful residence they built up in the...

Was there any compassionate reason for the excess absences? Im not sure what counts as compassionate. i came here at a young age (10) and my parent continued to work in south korea to support my education. I went back reguarlarly during the summer and christmas holidays to see my parents. Also, one...

Hi, I am a student on the tier4 visa and have been here for over 10 years since july 2003. I wanted to apply for ILR but my absent days were over 540days which is why i have waited to bring this number down. Recently I decided I wanted to do a year abroad in my university studies which would start f...

hi, cee14, I am also starting to prepare them myself so i am in no position to give you helpful advice. sorry!
good luck to you too

I recommend you apply now. Then you can have peace of mind on your Erasmus program. They take between 3 to 6 months now to process the ILR on long residence route. Have a look at 10 years long residence thread. Yes i think that would be ideal. But I am not sure if I would be able to get it before s...

Hi, I have comleted my 10 years of continued residence inthe UK - the entire period on a student visa. I came here on 3rd July 2003 and now it is 30 jan 2014. One problem I have is that over the 10 year period from 2003 to 2013 I have left the country for a total of more than 540 days. Most likely a...

Hi, I am an international student planning to apply for indefinite leave to remain on the SET(LR) 10 yrs form. I would really appreciate some advice on this since I have several problems with regards to the application. Brief background: I came here on 3rd July 2003 and have been a lawful resident i...