Hi,

I found more information at Gherson's website. It does look like a real issue that has the potential to affect many people.

http://www.gherson.com/ilr/index.php

Hi,

I have spent only 162 days (5.4 weeks average) abroad in the last four years. My longest period of absence at a stretch was only 31 days. I believe I should be OK according to the Economist's article. Any furhter information about these unpublished guidelines will be well appreciated.

Thanks for the link. I still don't understand how this 3 month rule can be "interpreted" to mean six weeks in a given year. The Times article was quite confusing. Do you think that it's a pointer towards some impending change in residence requirements?

Regards...

Hi, I came accross this disturbing article at the Times' website. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-523-1688176,00.html Skilled workers from outside the European Union have been told they must spend no more than an annual six weeks abroad in the four years before they are given indefin...