unpaid absence from U.K

[skomati]

hi, i am on tier1 general eligible to apply for ILR in FEB,2015
tier1 expires in march,2015.
i am with the same employer from jan,2010, paid fortnightly, with 28 days of paid annual leave..
But in MARCH/2010, my father was hospitalized with serious health problems..
so i went to my home country for 30 days.. i just informed the employer verbally about absence and did not apply for leave(unpaid)..
during that period (30 days), i am still on payroll , but with out pay.
does my 5 years continuous period was broken?
am i eligible to apply for ILR in feb/2015?
while going through the below link , i am bit confused..please advise..

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... _ilr_rules

[samira_uk]

The rules and guidance are so unclear and vague about this matter. Their replies in What Do They Know are not accurate in my view. But I guess your absence is classified as compassionate reason and so you can prepare related documents.

[asmiali]

Can the OP confirm if they were asked about their unpaid absences or not?

[skomati]

many thanks for the replies..
going for sameday service next month (feb)

[Numair]

many thanks for the replies..
going for sameday service next month (feb)

hey there,

how did your appointment go? which document you attached for unpaid holiday? im going for mine one soon.

aneela