Okay, so I've read the new ILR continuous residence guidelines published Jan 2014 which leaves me totally disappointed.
Can anybody please clarify if I’ve go it right keeping in mind that I’ll be applying under Tier 1 General category?
- It says that any absence should not be more than 180 days but then they also want the absences to be relevant to the original purpose of entry to the UK. Proof should also be provided for all absences.
Does that mean if I’ve an absence less than 180 days in any year but can not provide a valid reason for the absence (sabbatical, holiday between jobs, etc) I do not qualify for ILR even after spending 5 years in UK ????
That sounds a bit daft because Tier 1 General migrants came here to find work and can not contribute from day 1 anyways.
In my case, I came on Tier 1 and went back to my home country for around 2.5 months in my first year as I could not find a job here. So there is no compelling or compassionate reason.
Can anybody please-please guide?? I am really desperate. PLEASE !!