Perish, I am not quite sure whether you are asking about eligibility for a Work Permit or for Indefinite Leave To Remain in the UK on the basis of 10 years continuous legal stay? Please clarify - it would be useful for the latter to have details of your 1st entry into the UK and visa status in that...

Hi Perish you have a very good case because when you left for that year you had the intention to come back and you will not be qualified as 'Disembarked'. If every thing else is alright with your application, I don't think that this will be a reason to refuse your application. Again, no one can gua...

Reading the thread from Mr Dude, I found myself in somewhat a similar position. I have also maintained a student status in the UK for nine years. However, I went on to an university exchange programme between Aug 2001 and Aug 2002. I wonder if that would effect my application of the ILR? Also, I'll ...