Amazing! So the 10 year date is a sliding window and doesn't necessarily need a physical presence in the country to initiate the period!

Thanks a lot mate!

So based on your understanding of this, I can apply right now, yes?

I must say thanks a lot for the quick and pertinent response! Appreciate any and all advice in the area. As you have more than 10 years residence, it is counted backwards from date of application. I hope I am not being silly here but, could you tell me which of the two options should I choose now th...

Hello all, I have a question regarding when does the 10 year window START for an ILR application? Quick background on my case -Student Visa granted 25 Aug 2006 -Physically entered the UK on 15 Sept 2006 -in 2016 Sept was more than 540 days (did apply but got refused for being over by 30 days) -now i...

Hey thanks for answering, Are you sure about this, this is because the Gov.uk website states- Your 10-year qualifying period starts from either : when you arrived in the UK with a visa when you were given permission to stay in the UK And to be honest I was given permission in August 2006, and was in...

Hey all, I am also in the same situation. -Entered 15 Sept 2006 -in 2016 Sept was more than 540 days -now in July 2017 I am under 540 days (assuming starting the clock from July 2007) -July is an infamous time for University summer vacations so was actually out of the country this time in 2007 and b...