Thanks for confirming diggingdeep, that's what I thought. I am already in contact with a solicitor and I will discuss this at length with him.

Thanks for all your help diggingdeep. Just to clarify that I overstayed 28 days then went back home and got a new visa. Doesn't the definition given by the UKBA to "continuous residence" state clearly that you have to have "leave to remain or enter" when you leave or enter? They ...

Hi diggindeep, Thank you for your reply. I have been on a student visa since 1998 to 2005 and I have overstayed my visa in 2003 by 28 days and that's what I mean by the 28 days gap. Does this 28 days gap need to be justified and will it affect my application within the 14 years rule? Thank you so mu...

Can you please guys who have successfully applied for the 14 years rule with a a gap in your residence share your experiences. I have a single gap of 28 days with no fault of my own - flights fully booked - so the "continuous residence" rule has been broken. I know the officer treating you...